Social Work degrees in North West England

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Liverpool Hope University

2 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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WUSCA ranking: 37th
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The best aspect of the uni experience would be the campus. There are many things to do here, as long as you actually head over to the Hope Park campus. I didn’t do this for the first two years but did in the final year and it was life changing!

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Social Work - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Social Work
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University of Chester

2 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 27th
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WUSCA ranking: 5th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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University of Greater Manchester

1 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 72nd
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I think there are a lot of resources available lately and even support for international student but I think they could be more facilities to study such as study rooms, more pods available And also more student events!!

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Social Work - BA (Hons)
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  • Applications of Counselling Skills
  • Counselling Skills
  • Critical Reflective Practice
  • Cyber Psychology and New Media
  • Personality and Developmental Psychology
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University of Salford

2 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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I love my university so much!!! It feels like everyone is connected together, and it feels like a well-structured and connected community. I would maybe like to see a bit more interaction with topics regarding mental health (especially in men, young men and boys). But overall, it's a great place to study and there the views are so great.

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Year 1
  • Contemporary Issues in Social Work
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Law and Policy for Social Work
  • Skills for Social Work
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Lancaster University

1 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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WUSCA ranking: 66th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Social Work - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Social Problems
  • Social Work Practice 1
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Edge Hill University

5 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
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WUSCA ranking: 47th
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The commute links are very convenient as someone who has to travel from peripheries of Manchester .St James campus is very arranged and plentiful spaces and resources for students like myself however I must say there isn’t much of a social aspect example societies or events going on I believe due to it not being Edge Hills main campus However since my course is placement based when we do arrive to campus we naturally socialise and she one another’s experiences .Overall Univeristy social aspect is amazing considering lots of places to go since on Oxford Road Would be nice to have some events or even go to Main campus as a whole

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Social Work - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • SWP1015 Life Course Development
  • SWP1016 Social Work Law, Policy and Practice
  • SWP1019 Theory and Methods
  • SWP1020 Engagement, Relationships and Interaction in Professional Practice
  • SWP1021 Social Work and Society
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University of Lancashire

6 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 51th
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UCLan is a great place to study because of its friendly staff, diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the library and sports centre. It provides strong academic and personal support. One area for improvement could be creating more study spaces during exam periods and adding more campus events to bring students together.

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Social Work - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • SW1067: Social justice in practice: Context, themes and debates
  • SW1068: Human Growth and Development
  • SW1070: Law and Safeguarding
  • SW1072: Preparation for Social Work Practice
  • SW1077: Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Liverpool John Moores University

1 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 18th
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I love the well integrated teaching modules aligning with the current employability trend and measures in the organisational world. However. the faculty members can be improved with lecturers on the same array of discipline

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  • Working With Adults
  • Social Work Knowledge and Skills
  • Law and Social Policy for Practice
  • Poverty, Inequality and Social Justice
  • Introduction to Research Methods
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Manchester Metropolitan University

2 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 17th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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Social Work - BA (Hons)
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  • Ethical Practice for Professional Social Work
  • SOCIETY, WELFARE AND GLOBAL INEQUALITIES
  • Social Work, Social Justice and Lived Experiences
  • Strengthening Relationships and Wellbeing
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University of Manchester

1 social-work courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Worst is library computers, they have to include usbc for computer extension. I like the organisation I wish they had more international student support considering we’re paying 3x more for the same thing

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