BSc Hons. Social Work

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time course that prepares students to become competent and professional social workers. The course blends theoretical learning with practical experiences, allowing students to witness the impact of social work directly in communities. Course Content: This course includes critical learning in subjects such as social work theories, values, ethics, and laws, children and families' social work, and social work with adults. It also covers areas like social work with people with mental health issues, learning disabled people, older people, and young offenders. Additionally, the course includes 170 days of professional practice to provide practical experience.Key Modules: The prominent modules of this course are Introduction to Social Work Practice, Developing Skills for Social Work Practice, Social Work with Adults, Mental Health and Substance Use, and Working with Children in Need. Accreditations: The B.A. (Hons) in Social Work is accredited by the Social Work England (SWE). This means that on graduation, you will be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England, a necessity to practice as a Social Worker. Future Careers: With this degree, students can step into the rewarding field of social work in various settings such as working for local authorities, private or charity sectors, working with children and families, adults, older people, and communities. Some specific roles could be as a Child protection adviser, Substance misuse social worker or Disability team manager. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.