Course summary

Overview Social workers can have a significant impact on peoples' lives and offer support to some of society's most vulnerable. Compassionate and patient, your skills will lie in communication, resilience and organisation. With the social work sector expanding rapidly, there are lots of rewarding career opportunities. Why study BA Social Work at Middlesex University? The programme is fully approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, the regulatory body for social work. Our cutting-edge degree, designed and revised in collaboration with current students, employers and service users, primes students with expert theoretical knowledge and the essential professional skills to flourish in practice. You will learn to collaborate confidently and effectively with multiple service providers in sectors such as education, health, and criminal justice services, as well as service users and their carers. You will be taught mainly by staff who are research active and the course is underpinned by sound pedagogic expertise. Many of the staff also are currently in practice or have recent practice experience. Several staff hold Middlesex University or National Teaching Fellowship status in recognition of their innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment We have recently been awarded a prestigious teaching partnership with 4 local authority partners and a voluntary agency. This will fund further teaching resources, innovative practice and strengthen still further our ability to offer high quality placements to the students. Course highlights We have excellent relationships with a range of local authorities and voluntary and independent sector organisations across London, ensuring our course teaches the most current policy and practice in social work, and ensuring access to high quality placements You will benefit from high levels of tutor contact time through extended teaching sessions, interactive workshop style seminars and e-learning resources Upon graduation you will be eligible to apply to the HCPC to register as a qualified social worker As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.