A Social Work degree is the gateway to a meaningful career supporting people at every stage of life, and across every community. On this course, approved by Social Work England, our lecturing team brings a wealth of professional practice experience and real-world knowledge to the classroom.
Our team understands how to provide the best development opportunities to ensure you have a happy, healthy, and successful career in this essential profession. This in-house team is complemented by frequent external speakers from local authorities and the voluntary sector, as well as people with lived experience of social work.
As a Social Work student, you will be immersed in a fascinating journey where practical learning workshops are woven together with professional knowledge. We use the latest digital technology alongside physical simulation facilities, such as our mock hospital ward and flat, to enable you to practise home visits. We will help you understand theories in social work and how to apply them to real-world examples of supporting people and promoting equality. You will then take this learning into the community through visits to the local authority and family court.
Alongside this, you will complete 170 days of professional work placements in years 2 and 3. This will allow you to translate your development into the workplace, fully supported by qualified practice educators as you build experience and gain confidence in your chosen profession.
What’s more, our social work courses are ranked in the top 25 in the UK overall, and 3rd in the North West for students satisfied with teaching (Guardian University Guide 2023 Results).
Approved by:
Social Work England
On our Social Work course, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and have opportunities to meet and work with people from across the care system. Expert tutors will guide you through the essential theories of social work via lectures, seminars and interactive, hands-on sessions. You’ll put your learning into practice using specialist facilities, including simulated home visits, hospital discharge meetings and court hearings. Along the way, you’ll develop vital teamwork, leadership and communication skills to prepare you for your future career.
In addition to your on-campus learning, you’ll complete 170 days of professional work placements during your second and third years. These placements give you the chance to apply your skills in real-world settings, working alongside experienced social workers. Fully supported by qualified practice educators, you’ll gain confidence, build professional relationships and experience first-hand what it means to make a difference in people’s lives.
You'll benefit from our great reputation as a provider when applying for jobs. Upon graduation from this BA (Hons) Social Work degree, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England. You'll therefore be in the ideal position for a career as a professional social worker and practitioner.
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The tutors have done their best to ensure we are supported. I am very proud to be a student at the University of Cumbria.
Eleanor Armstrong, Social Work
Eleanor completed her Social Work placement at a national homeless charity during the Covid-19 first wave. Find out how she found the experience, how she was supported through the experience and what she gained out of it.
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