BA (Hons) International Social Work and Community Development (with Foundation Year)
On our BA (Hons) International Social Work & Community Development course you’ll explore the critical global challenges that are shaping social and community professions. You’ll become empowered to shape and support communities on a local or global basis.
In your Foundation Year, you'll build confidence and learn essential academic and digital skills needed for your degree.
You'll explore Asset-Based Community Development, focusing on the strengths within communities to drive positive change. You'll learn how to support individuals, families, and communities through practical experience, working with residents and professionals on community projects and volunteer placements.
The full course addresses contemporary global issues, such as:
You'll take part in voluntary placements and projects linked to your studies, making a real impact locally, in policy, public services, or international development.
This course is based at our Burnley Campus, where small class sizes foster a supportive, close-knit learning community.
While this degree does not qualify you for social worker registration, it provides valuable skills and knowledge for diverse career paths in community development and international work.
For those seeking social work registration, consider our BA (Hons) Social Work, accredited by Social Work England.
On our BA (Hons) International Social Work & Community Development course you’ll explore the critical global challenges that are shaping social and community professions. You’ll become empowered to shape and support communities on a local or global basis.
In your Foundation Year, you'll build confidence and learn essential academic and digital skills needed for your degree.
You'll explore Asset-Based Community Development, focusing on the strengths within communities to drive positive change. You'll learn how to support individuals, families, and communities through practical experience, working with residents and professionals on community projects and volunteer placements.
The full course addresses contemporary global issues, such as:
You'll take part in voluntary placements and projects linked to your studies, making a real impact locally, in policy, public services, or international development.
This course is based at our Burnley Campus, where small class sizes foster a supportive, close-knit learning community.
While this degree does not qualify you for social worker registration, it provides valuable skills and knowledge for diverse career paths in community development and international work.
For those seeking social work registration, consider our BA (Hons) Social Work, accredited by Social Work England.
