University of Derby

Course Details

BA (Hons) Applied Social Work

Course Description

Social workers form partnerships with people, helping them to assess and interpret the problems they face and supporting them in finding solutions. This course will provide you with the skills and theories that will enable you to work as a qualified social worker in a range of settings. A career in social work is very challenging, but equally rewarding as you get the opportunity to help make a difference to someone's life. You'll need to register with the social work profession's regulator and we'll help you work to the standards set out in the Code of Practice for Social Workers. By working to these standards, you can be sure that you'll be ready for real working environments when you graduate. We also have a friendly teaching team who are all qualified social workers and have many years of working in the sector. They will support you throughout your studies and they are always up to date with the latest theory and practice which they can pass down to you.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

There's a growing demand for qualified social workers who can work in a variety of fields, and this course prepares you for that. You could work with issues such as child protection, vulnerable adults, mental health, disability, older adults and youth justice. These may exist in a variety of settings such as hospitals, day centres, area offices, residential centres, voluntary sectors and schools. Once you are a qualified social worker, you'll be expected to continue your professional development so you can keep up to date with current trends in the sector and keep your skills updated. We offer a post qualifying course in Interprofessional Practice Education for Social Workers which will allow you to apply for positions as a practice teacher within your workplace.




BA (Hons) Applied Social Work University of Derby