Are you passionate about helping those in need? Our Social Work degree aligns with Social Work England's professional standards and prepares you to work with some of our society's most marginalised and disadvantaged people.
Why study with us
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- On completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible to apply to Social Work England for registration as a social worker.
- We have developed our Social Work course in partnership with key stakeholders. Including social work service users, carers, and representatives from social work agencies.
- Gain international experience. Students have visited Amsterdam, Cyprus, Toronto and Krakow to learn about social work organisations.
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Study Social Work
- You will benefit from 170 days of practice placements and 30 skills delivery days.
- Our diverse intake adds a valuable mix of ages, perspectives and previous experience to your learning.
- A member of our academic staff will visit you on your placement to support you.
Module overview
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Please note the delivery information for this course is accurate for the academic year 2023/24. The information displayed in this section may not yet accurately reflect how the course will be delivered in 2024/25 but this information will be updated by October 2023.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Visit us this autumn
Discover our facilities, explore campus and talk to academic staff and students about the courses you want to study at one of our autumn Open Days.
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Accreditations
- This course was approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and is now approved by Social Work England, the specialist body who regulates social workers in their vital roles.
Careers in Social Work
After graduating you could become a social worker in a range of areas, such as:
- children and families
- youth justice
- older adults
- mental health
- community care
- children and adults with disabilities
- education welfare
- substance misuse
Academic Expertise
There are two Foundation routes available for entry onto this course:
- Health and Social Care, FdA (Foundation Entry)
- Applied Community and Social Care Studies, BA (Hons) (Foundation Entry)
Visit the course pages to decide which route would be best for you.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Social Work Bursary
The Social Work Bursary is available through the NHS Business Services Authority, it can help with study and living costs and is a grant not a loan.
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Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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This course is based in the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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