BSc(Hons)Social Work

Studying social work helps you understand the support society's most vulnerable individuals and groups need to ensure their welfare. Learning how to practice as a qualified social worker, you'll explore the critical issues that affect people's wellbeing, learn how to safeguard their interests, and promote greater independence. It's challenging but rewarding work, and you'll be taking an active role in addressing pressing social problems.

Careers

When you finish, you'll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with the HCPC - something you need to do to practice as a social worker in England.

You'll be qualified to work with adults or children and apply for jobs in the statutory, voluntary, and independent or private sector.

Many students get work with their placement organizations, in positions such as care coordinator, care officer, family social worker, social worker, and support worker.

Read about a day in the life of a social worker.

There'll be opportunities for postgraduate study and research degrees if you want to carry on studying.

Entry requirements

Additional Requirements

All applicants will be required to complete:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check*
• health checks*

If offered a place you will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire and attend any subsequent medical assessment if required. Social Work students will be offered relevant vaccinations prior to undertaking placements. You will be required to provide an annual self declaration confirming you meet the regulatory body requirements of good health.

*All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary.

We require evidence of recent assessed academic study within the last three years.

Selection Process

We will be looking for applicants who show that they understand and have a clear commitment to a career in Social Work. Your personal statement should include:

• Why you want to study Social Work
• Details of any direct experience working in social work or social care
• What you want to achieve in social work practice
• What knowledge and skills you think you can bring to the course.

It will enhance your application to include details of your direct experience, for example on placement, work experience, voluntary or paid work, to include total hours worked, and your roles and responsibilities in different settings.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview. For more details on the process, please visit our selection page.

International Applicants

For country specific entry requirements please find your country on the Country Information pages.