BSc (Hons) Social Work

After successful completion of your studies, you will be qualified to work in the wide range of statutory and private and voluntary agencies which employ social workers.

100% of our Social Work graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

On graduation you’ll be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England. You’ll also be qualified to work in the wide range of statutory, private and voluntary agencies that employ social workers.

After successful completion of your studies, you will be qualified to work in the wide range of statutory and private and voluntary agencies which employ social workers. These areas include, for example,

Children and their families, either to avoid family breakdown or where there is a risk of abuse of neglect;
Children with disabilities;
Young offenders
Foster carers;
Adults with physical or mental health difficulties;
Refugees and asylum seekers;
Older people;
Carers;
100% of our Social Work graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

Our programme will equip you with knowledge and skills to practice with children and adults throughout their lives.

Did you know a British Prime Minister was a social worker and social work lecturer? (Clement Attlee PM 1945-1951)

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.

All offers are subject to an interview, written assessment, group discussion and enhanced DBS check.

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any one band.

You are eligible for registration with Social Work England as a professional social worker.

Why choose this course?
Social work is a regulated profession. The BSc Social Work degree leads to eligibility to apply to the Social Work England Register and practice as a social worker in England;
An emphasis on small group practice prepares you for practice in a modern multi-professional workforce;
Interactive learning in and out of the classroom will help you to understand concepts fully;
Academic teaching is supported by social work practitioners from the newly constituted Teaching Partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and the Tavistock and Portman Foundation Trust, service users, and carers enabling you to link theory to practice throughout the programme.