Social Work – (B.A.)

The aim of social work is to provide and manage care, support and protection in partnership with individuals, families, groups and communities to enable them to function, participate and develop in society. Social work is different from, but complementary to, social care in which personal care is provided to people in day, residential or community settings. Social workers are employed in a variety of statutory, independent and charitable agencies, and also work independently. Increasingly they are working alongside other professionals in multidisciplinary teams.

The aim of the BA (Hons) Social Work is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to meet the professional and academic requirements for qualification in social work.

In addition to the academic modules listed, there is an observational placement in a social work agency in the first year and two assessed practice placements in contrasting settings of 100 days in each of Years 2 and 3.

Additional course information
When you graduate you will be able to:

* Assess the circumstances and needs of people who request or who are referred for personal social services.
* Purchase, commission and provide services to meet assessed needs or reduce risk.
* Engage in problem-solving, facilitative and supportive activities with individuals, families, groups and communities.
* Identify and assess the nature and degree of risk to which vulnerable children or adults may be exposed. Establish, implement and evaluate protection and care plans.
* Collaborate with other professionals to assess needs and provide services.
* Exercise legal powers and duties.

The BA (Hons) Social Work is an honours degree and professional qualification in social work, externally validated and monitored by the General Social Care Council.