Social Work Courses
As one of the largest providers of Social Work education in the UK, we have a reputation for providing great support to a diverse population of students. Our expert staff can help you make a difference whether you are just starting out on your career, looking for continuing professional development or want to get into research.
Train to be a Social Worker
We offer a degree in Social Work which can be taken full-time over three years or part-time over four.
If you already have a degree and want to train for a higher level qualification, you can apply for our Masters in Social Work.
Already got a degree? Earn money whilst you train with the Step up to Social Work initiative
You can also open up a wide range of employment opportunities if you take a dual award like our BSc (Hons) Professional Studies Nursing and Social Work (Learning Disabilities).
Professional Development for qualified Social Workers
Develop in-depth knowledge and skills associated with a particular area of specialist social work practice. We offer flexible Post-Qualifying Specialist Awards in Social Work accredited by the General Social Care Council.
- Professional Studies in Child Care (Specialist Award in Social Work - Post-Qualifying): Degree and Graduate Diploma pathways
- Professional Studies in Adult Care(Specialist Award in Social Work - Post-Qualifying): Degree, Graduate Diploma and Masters pathways
"At this level the aim is to develop well-rounded practitioners, confident about working in inter-professional and inter-agency contexts." GSCC, 2005.
MSc Comparative Safeguarding Studies
A Masters course aimed at all professionals who work with children or vulnerable adults. It helps in the understanding of legal and statutory requirements for this important area as well as allowing you to develop leadership skills and the ability to work on a multi-professional and multi-agency basis to safeguard adults and children.
Get into Social Work research
Our new Centre for Social Justice Research is concerned with fairness and equity in society, exploring major issues such as poverty, exclusion, health inequalities and human rights. We collaborate with a wide range of individuals and organisations, conducting research that will have a positive impact at local, national and international levels.
Our research staff have varied interests and expertise in areas such as social epidemiology, sociology, public health, social policy, social work, psychology, historical archaeology, management, health economics and statistics.
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