BA (Hons.) Social Work

The Social Work BA course at Leeds Beckett University is a stimulating, full-time, undergraduate program that prepares students to become skilled and effective social workers. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, values, and skills needed to help individuals and communities overcome the challenges they face and promote social change.Course Content: The course combines theoretical study with extensive work-based learning in real-world settings to ensure that students gain direct experience in providing professional, statutory social work services. From considering the legal and ethical dimensions of social work to understanding issues of power and oppression – this course encourages students to reflect on their values and beliefs and learn how to make informed decisions and build professional resilience.Key Modules: Some of the main modules associated with this course include Introduction to Social Work, Readiness for Direct Practice, Applying Law & Policy in practice, Understanding Social Work Practice, Social Research in Practice, and Social Work Practice Learning 1 & 2. Accreditations: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to register as social workers with the Social Work England, the national regulator for social work in England. The course is also endorsed by the North and South of England Mental Health Quality Assurance Group.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue careers in statutory, voluntary, and private sectors. They can work in areas such as Child and Family Services, Adult Services (physical and learning disability, mental health, and older people), Probation Services, Housing, and Charity organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.