Both an academic qualification and, crucially, also a professional qualification, this course is approved by Social Work England – meaning you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of your degree. This course has been ranked within the top five in its subject area for the past three years according to The Guardian league tables. We have close ties with local employers, as well as our service user and care partnerships, so you will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession. Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience, operating in real-world settings. You’ll leave us equipped with the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with issues in areas including child protection, fostering and adoption, adult safeguarding, mental health, substance use, hospital discharge and disability. Within fifteeen months of graduating, 80% of students were in employment or further study.