BA Hons. Social Work

Kingston University offers an undergraduate course in Social Work that combines the theoretical aspects of the social work discipline with practical skills development. This course focuses on developing critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills and understanding the legal framework that social workers operate within.Course Content: This course curriculum covers an array of topics, including human growth and development across the lifespan, the legal framework for social work practice, ethical issues, and dilemmas in social work, the values and principles underpinning social work practice, and social policy. It also includes practical placements that allow students to gain real-world experience.Key Modules: Although the specific modules are not mentioned, the course includes key topics such as human growth, ethics and values in social work, sociology, psychology, law relevant to social work, and social policy. The course also includes practice learning placements in the second and third year. Accreditations: This course is approved by Social Work England, which means students who successfully complete the course are eligible to apply for registration as a social worker in England.Future Careers: Graduates of this course often proceed into careers as qualified social workers in a variety of settings, including voluntary, private and public sectors. They may work in areas such as mental health services, child protection, and community support services. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.