Study PGDip Social Work at University of Plymouth

PGDip Social Work

Want to make a rewarding and positive contribution to society? Social workers support children and families through child protection procedures, fostering and adoption and youth justice to name but a few. They also support adults with issues including disability, drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, homelessness and safeguarding.

You'll gather insights and develop a real understanding of social work through our highly commended approach to integrated learning. You will equip yourself with the skills to be a reflective and ethical practitioner, committed to lifelong learning.

Key features

Get a head start – on successful completion of the course you can apply to become a registered social worker.

Benefit from the expertise of our network of partner agencies across the social work spectrum, learning from professionals to develop your skills.

Enhance your career options – six months after finishing the course, 95% of our graduates are in work or further study (source: 2019 DLHE survey).

Gather insights and develop a real understanding of social work through our highly commended approach to integrated learning.

Build your hands-on knowledge and experience on an excellent variety of placements, working in real-life adult and childcare settings in both years.

From 2023, students in Plymouth can train and practice their professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.

Engage with real service users and carers at every stage of your learning, so you graduate primed to put effective strategies to use in the workplace.

Learn about the increasing influence of global issues on social work and be inspired by staff who are leading the way in international social work.

Develop as a professional – equip yourself with the skills to be a reflective and ethical practitioner, committed to lifelong learning.

PGDip Social Work

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