SOCIAL WORK - BSC (HONS)

As one of the largest providers of social workers in the UK, our Social Work BSc (Hons) degree is regulated by Social Work England and is well known for producing excellent practitioners capable of operating in local authority, voluntary or private settings.

Our specially-designed degree will give you the skills and knowledge needed to make a
difference to people's lives as a professional and registered social worker.

You will learn about the social work profession and the needs of the people social workers support. We link theory and practice through a combination of academic learning and on the job placement opportunities.

You will gain a first-hand insight into a wide range of issues that you will face in social work practice, such as:

• The care needs of vulnerable people
• Safeguarding children and adults
• The impact of poverty
• Domestic violence
• Substance misuse
• Mental health issues

Through expert teaching and quality placements, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of different service user groups and the skills needed to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable people.

This social work degree course is among the most innovative of its kind, placing you where you will benefit the most - among the people and communities you will go on to support.

Essential Requirements: 

• 120 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level

GCSE: 

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
• Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

IELTS: 

• Minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.

After completing a social work degree, graduates can register with Social Work England and practice as a professional social worker. Birmingham City University, the largest provider of qualified health and social services staff in the region, offers excellent employment prospects. The course includes placements across various agencies, including local authorities, voluntary and independent organizations, and various settings like residential, day care, schools, housing, hospitals, and social work teams. The final year placement will involve working and learning in statutory social work interventions. The course aims to offer separate placements with children and families and an adult group, with a minimum of 170 days of placements over the three years.
Group learning is crucial to engage with a diverse range of undergraduate peers and staff. The course's broad partner network allows placement opportunities in the public and independent sectors, with strong links with Birmingham City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and charities like Barnardo's.