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Duration

    36 Months

Tuition Fee

$22,210/Year

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    Campus

    Leicester

    BA (Hons) Social Work (De Montfort University, Leicester UK)

    • Description

      The Social Work BA (Hons) degree from De Montfort University (DMU) offers a comprehensive and rigorous course intended to equip students with the skills necessary for a career in social work. The course features a blend of academic study and practice learning, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of the features, dynamics, and consequences of social problems.

      Course Content: The course content includes a comprehensive overview of social work theories and methods, legal and policy frameworks, direct work with children, adults, and families, interprofessional and inter-agency work, and methods of practice-based research. Throughout the course, students get the opportunity to undertake two practice placements, which enable them to apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting.

      Key Modules: Some of the key modules for this course include Professional Development, Knowledge and Skills for Social Work, Social Work Theory and Methods, Social Work Research, Human Growth and Development, Legislation and Policy Relevant to Social Work, among others.

      Accreditations: The BA (Hons) Social Work course at DMU is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This accreditation allows graduates to apply to register as a social worker upon completion of the course.

      Future Careers: Graduates of the Social Work BA (Hons) degree can look forward to a range of career opportunities in statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations. Potential roles may include practicing as a social worker in adults, children, and families teams, mental health settings, or related roles in community and voluntary organisations.

      For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.

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    Level

    undergraduate

    Discipline

    Education & Training

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    Mode of Study

    on campus