Social Work, BA (Hons)

Social work is a vital profession that addresses profound societal challenges, including child protection, mental health crises, poverty, and inequality. Social workers provide essential support to individuals, families, and communities, combating discrimination and injustice while fostering positive change. This degree offers a rigorous, practice-based curriculum that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a rewarding career, emphasizing real-world application, personal growth, and ethical practice.Accredited by Social Work England, the program includes core modules such as Preparing for Professional Social Work Practice, Legal and Statutory Responsibilities, and Safeguarding: Working with Risk and Complexity. Students undertake 170 days of placements across the Midlands, with assessments through essays, reports, presentations, exams, and placement evaluations. With strong industry connections and 92% student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2023), it prepares graduates to make a meaningful difference.

Evidence-based practice and research underpin work in the social work arena so you will explore what works in practice settings. In Year One core modules may include: Preparing for Professional Social Work Practice, Reflective Assessment and Intervention Strategies, Life Course Development in the Social Context. In Year Two the modules may include: Practice Placement One, Engaging with Professional Social Work Practice, Legal and Statutory Responsibilities and Social Policy. Final year modules include: Practice Placement Two, Safeguarding: Working with Risk and Complexity and Working with Individuals, Groups and Families.