BA (Hons) Social Work

This course has been updated for 2020 entry to reflect contemporary trends in social work practice, both locally and nationally. Teaching on the degree emphasises the knowledge, skills and values of social work; especially the importance of evidence-informed, person-centred and relationship-based practice.The course incorporates significant involvement of social work practitioners and people who have used social work services. The course also offers opportunities for interprofessional learning as you will complete a module in the final year (Management and Leadership for Social Care Professionals), learning alongside students on other related courses, in preparation for potential future careers in integrated health and social care workplaces.**Key Course Benefits:*** A staff team experienced both academically and in social care work practice.* 170 days of practice learning in two placements.Upon successful completion of the course you will: * Have developed the knowledge, cognitive skills, ethical understanding and interpersonal skills necessary for qualified social work practice. * Be able to recognise and work with service users from a diverse range of backgrounds in ways that balances the need to be sensitive to difference, cultural and otherwise, whilst remaining committed to upholding universal social work values. * Have developed the self-efficacy, autonomy, self-awareness, reflective ability, emotional intelligence and the organisational skills to work as an effective and empathic social worker.