Gain the skills and knowledge you need to embark on a demanding but incredibly rewarding career with our BSc (Hons) Social Work degree at Northumbria.

During your course, you will gain confidence and knowledge of social work, ensuring you are ready to support and improve the lives of everyday people, from all walks of life.

Covering modules in Social Work Assessment and Intervention, Policy and Law, Ethics, Research, Safeguarding, and Leadership, you will gain knowledge which you can apply to your practice placements and, subsequently, your future employment.

At Northumbria, you will be taught by leading academics who have extensive practical experience in a wide range of social work contexts. Furthermore, successful completion of the course, will enable you to apply for registration with Social Work England - a legal requirement for all practising social workers in England.

How does studying at Northumbria prepare you for the future?

The importance of people being actively engaged in occupations throughout life and periods of ill-health, transition and change is becoming increasingly recognised on a local, national, and international level meaning now is a great time to enter this exciting profession.

Northumbria University boasts strong links with many local organisations and out calibre of graduates is respected throughout the profession, which can be beneficial to your future employment prospects. By successfully completing the Programme you will be eligible to seek registration as a social worker with Social Work England.

The Programme aims to offer opportunity, relevance, and enhanced employability to you through learning, teaching, and employer engagement. Qualified social workers have the opportunity to undertake social work post qualifying accredited programmes at Northumbria University.

What kind of Social Work jobs can I progress onto after my degree?

Many of our graduates from this course go on to work as social workers, dealing with children in need, caring for users with substance or alcohol misuse, people who are homeless or those suffering with mental health problems.

Graduates have successful careers in organisations such as local authorities or voluntary sectors, like the NSPCC, as well as going on to further education.