BA Hons Social Work

The Social Work course offered at Keele University is designed for students who wish to work in a range of social work settings. This course is approved by Social Work England and equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in the lives of others. It provides an understanding of legal and policy context, as well as issues related to mental health, substance use, and domestic violence among others. It also involves 170 days of direct placement experience.Course Content: The course content combines detailed academic learning with practice learning experiences. It covers a broad range of subjects including the social and policy context of social work, human growth and behavior, integration of theory and practice, working with other professionals, and issues related to child/adult/mental health, domestic violence, and substance misuse. Key Modules: Some of the key modules within the course include: Understanding Social Work, Law and Social Work, Practice Learning 1 and 2, Mental Health Social Work, and the Research Project. Accreditations: This course is approved by Social Work England, ensuring the students are eligible to register as a social worker upon successful completion of the course.Future Careers: Graduates of this course are qualified to become social workers in a variety of settings such as healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and education institutions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/socialwork/).