Social and Community Work BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Why study BA Social & Community Work at Goldsmiths****Combine the academic study of social sciences with the opportunity to apply your newfound skills and knowledge in the real world.**- You will study everything from criminology to mental health, youth work, and community development. You can also specialise in your areas of interest, such as youth justice, global youth work or international development.- The degree is responsive to changes in the wider political and policy context, and ...Read more


Why study BA Social & Community Work at Goldsmiths


Combine the academic study of social sciences with the opportunity to apply your newfound skills and knowledge in the real world.

- You will study everything from criminology to mental health, youth work, and community development. You can also specialise in your areas of interest, such as youth justice, global youth work or international development.- The degree is responsive to changes in the wider political and policy context, and places emphasis on working with communities in ways which empower them to understand and address the contradictory implications.- Learn to critically engage with policy, particularly as it affects vulnerable people from a wide range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.- You will have opportunities for vocational experience and a foundation in a range of employment fields - the housing sector, mental health services, criminal justice, community development, working with young people and management responsibilities in the social and public sectors.- It will equip you to work with people in a range of contexts or to qualify in your chosen field of interest at postgraduate level.- You will consider a range of issues including race and racism, disability, and LGBT discrimination, among others.- You will be challenged to learn about yourself and develop into a self-reflexive professional worker.

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Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject.

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I honestly don’t have anything bad to say about the uni, I’m really enjoying my time there...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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