BSc Hons Social Work

The Social Work BSc (Hons) course offered by Northumbria University is a three-year undergraduate course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide range of social work settings. The course is based on an integration of academic and practice learning, aiming to develop reflective and competent practitioners. Course Content: The course is comprised of both theoretical classroom-based learning and practical fieldwork placements. The academic components of the course cover social work theories, methods, law, and social policy. The two compulsory fieldwork placements give students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in different social work practice settings. Moreover, students are expected to complete a dissertation during their final year.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include 'Law and Policy for Social Work', 'Research for Social Workers', 'Social Work Theory and Methods', 'Social Work with Adults', and 'Social Work with Children and Families'. Accreditations: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England, the professional regulator for social workers in England. Future Careers: Graduates of this course may pursue careers in various fields like children's services, adult services, mental health services, and community care services. They can work as a social worker in both private and public sectors, charity organisations, housing associations and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.