Social Work - BA (Hons)

Blackpool and the Fylde College

Social Work is a regulated, values-driven profession at the heart of the United Kingdom’s health and social support systems. Social Workers play a vital role in supporting individuals, families and communities to achieve positive change, safeguard vulnerable people and promote social justice. The BA (Hons Social Work degree is designed to meet the Social Work England Professional Standards and Education and Training Standards with Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours informing curriculum content and learning opportunities, ensuring graduates are prepared for contemporary practice and eligible for professional registration with Social Work England. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in social work values, ethics and safeguarding before enabling you to develop specialist knowledge and skills in areas such as children and families, adult social work and mental health. Statutory placements, reflective learning and engagement with local employers and service users ensure you gain practical experience and are well-prepared for professional practice. Successfully completing the BA Hons Social Work enables you to progress into a recognised professional qualification and begin your career as a registered social worker. The programme is designed to help you develop confidence in practice, strengthen your professional judgement, and apply your learning directly to real-world social work settings. Graduates develop a strong understanding of working ethically and effectively with individuals, families and communities, which is highly valued by employers across statutory, voluntary and independent services. On successful completion of the degree, and subject to meeting all placement and professional requirements, you will be eligible for registration with Social Work England, allowing you to work in statutory social work roles.