Social work is a challenging and rewarding career, practising in a diverse range of settings including child protection, adult safeguarding, homelessness, mental health, youth justice and domestic abuse as well as social welfare and challenging inequality. If you’re passionate about helping people and want the opportunity to change people’s lives when they most need support, then read on.

About this course

Social workers operate within the context of relationships to support individuals, groups and communities to realise their potential working with service users and their families. You’ll learn to work and make decisions in a multi-professional context, liaising closely with organisations such as the police, NHS, schools, probation and the voluntary sector.

Taught by experts with real-world practice experience, you’ll gain insight into social issues people live with as well as the policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children.

We are one of the founding members of the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership, giving you access to the biggest employers of social work practitioners in the area. Our strong relationships with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies mean that we can provide you with high-quality placements.

Some of our UK students can apply for support from the NHS Social Work Bursary Scheme which helps with study and living costs. This programme is approved by Social Work England which means you are eligible to apply to register as a qualified social worker once you graduate.