BA Social Work

The BA Social Work course at the University of Essex is an intensive, multi-disciplinary program that aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in social work. It is a program that focuses on practical skill development, preparation for professional practice, and enables students to understand social work from a global perspective. Course Content: This course consists of various modules that cover all aspects of Social Work including safeguarding children, adults, and communities, the law in social work practice, and professional development in social work. Theoretical and practical knowledge are balanced. The course emphasizes participation in debates and engagement with real-world scenarios.Key Modules: Key modules covered in the program include Introduction to Social Work, Applying Social Work Methods, Law for Social Work Practice, Social Work in Practice, among others. The program also involves two long placements in a range of settings such as local authorities, voluntary organizations, and health trusts as a part of their fieldwork to give practical reality to their academic learning.Accreditations: The University of Essex's BA Social Work course is approved by the Social Work England. This accreditation enhances the credibility of your qualification and potential employability.Future Careers: Graduates of the BA Social Work course can go on to become social workers, case managers, community development managers, counsel coordinators, or outreach workers. They may also pursue a career in child and family services, hospitals, local authorities, voluntary organizations, among many other fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.