B.A. Social Work (Hons)

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Lifespan Development
• Law, Rights and Justice
• Social Policy and Social Problems
• Sociological Perspectives for Social Workers
• What is Social Work
• Social Work Theories, Intervention and Skills
• Values, Ethics and Diversity
• Readiness for Direct Practice
• Learning to Learn

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• Social Work with Children and Families
• Issues for Families
• Practice Placement
• Practice Assignments
• Social Work with Adults
• Making Sense of Mental Health

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• Critical and Reflective Practice
• Advanced Interventions
• Social Work Practice in a Multi Agency Context
• Research for Social Work Practice