Social Work, BSc (Hons)

This Social Work degree at Winchester equips students to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable individuals and society. Approved by Social Work England and ranked in the top 15 by The Guardian's 2022 UK university guide, the programme features practical placements in each of the three years, alongside expert teaching from staff, service users, carers, and professionals. It emphasizes understanding social contexts, challenging inequality, and developing critical reflective skills to support and empower people across all ages.The curriculum begins in Year 1 with foundational concepts, theory, and shadowing experiences to prepare for direct practice. Year 2 includes a 70-day placement in a screened agency, supervised by qualified educators, while Year 3 offers a 100-day experience focused on advanced skills and integration of theory with practice. Graduates pursue rewarding careers in social work and related fields within social care, voluntary sectors, health, and education, fostering opportunities to address disadvantage and marginalization.

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