Social Work - BA (Hons)

University of Worcester

Social workers play a vital role in protecting vulnerable people and helping individuals, families and communities overcome challenges. On this course, you'll learn in the classroom and on placement, gaining hands-on experience in social care settings while exploring topics such as safeguarding, mental health and child protection. You'll learn from experienced practitioners, service users and carers, and graduate eligible to register with Social Work England as a qualified social worker.

* Complete 170 days of placement experience in two contrasting social work settings, developing your skills under the supervision of qualified social workers. * Gain experience in areas that interest you, with recent placements including local authorities, hospitals, mental health services, domestic abuse organisations, homelessness services and advocacy services. * Practise professional skills in specialist facilities, including our simulated home environment, Ability House, and replica courtroom. * Learn from people with lived experience through our IMPACT programme, hearing directly from service users and carers from the local community.

This course prepares you to register with Social Work England and begin your career as a qualified social worker. Graduates work in a variety of settings, including local authorities, hospitals, schools, charities, children's services and mental health services, supporting people through some of life's most challenging situations. As your experience grows, you can specialise in areas such as child protection, mental health, adult social care or safeguarding, with opportunities to progress into leadership, training and management positions.