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Social Work, Children, Families, Health and Social Care

  • HCPC approved

    Our Social Work, Children and Families courses are approved by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), so you'll graduate with the skills, knowledge and experience required to be a qualified social worker

  • Real world experience

    You'll spend 170 days on placement to gain real-world experience in Social Work, Children and Families and bolster your CV and job prospects

  • Great facilities

    Boost your hands-on experience of Social Work, Children and Families with our modern facilities, including; our mock house to simulate home visits and hospital wards for practicing hospital discharge meetings

  • Excellent tutors

    Our tutors are experienced social workers or social care professionals who are actively involved in research, which makes your learning current and informed by best practice

  • Close connections

    Our great connections with local authorities, charities and health care providers enhances your placement and career prospects

Our Social Work, Children, Families, Health and Social Care programmes are suitable for those already working in, or who wish to work in, a wide range of health and social care settings such as Adult and Children’s Services, the NHS, Offender Management Services, educational support services, private and statutory health agencies, and social care organisations.

What courses do we offer?

We currently offer a range of programmes in Social Work, Working with Children and Families and Health and Social Care at either undergraduate and postgraduate level:

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