BA Social Work

TheBA Social Work course at the University of Birmingham offers a unique blend of theory and practice, producing well-rounded professionals capable of making lasting improvements to people's lives. The course combines classroom learning with real-world work experience in social care settings, creating practitioners who can truly make a difference.Course Content: The course provides a comprehensive exploration of social work, covering diverse topics such as Children and Families Social Work, Adults and Older Adults Social Work, and Mental Health Social Work. Key issues tackled include Safeguarding, Law, Ethics, and Professionalism. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of social work.Key Modules: Core modules include Introduction to Social Work, Social, Psychological and Developmental Theories for Social Work, Social Work Law, and Social Work Practice. Some of the optional modules offered are Community and Citizen: Diversity and Inequalities, Connected Policies, and Contemporary Issues in Mental Health.Accreditations: This course is fully validated by Social Work England, a professional regulatory body for social workers in England.Future Careers: Graduates of the BA Social Work are ideally suited for a variety of roles within the social work profession. Potential employment fields include child protection, mental health services, disability services and elderly care. The course also paves the way for further academic pursuits through research or postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.