Course summary

This degree prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable sector, offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge, skills and practice. With a focus on applying theory to practice, it combines work-placement experience, practical skills development and academic study. You explore every aspect of the professional social work role; how it relates to other areas; and the ethical challenges of balancing initiative with accountability. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

• This course is approved by Social Work England. Upon graduation, you are eligible to register as a qualified social worker, able to work in the sector across the UK.

• Four-storey library with an extensive range of physical and digital resources.

• Specialist labs, lecture theatres and bespoke group study spaces.

• State-of-the-art simulation suites, mirroring real-life settings you may experience.

• Benefit from the University of Bedfordshire’s partnerships with councils and NHS trusts across our region, working together to train the next generation of health and social care workers.

• Progress with the support of academic staff who have all been practising social workers, some of whom continue to practise alongside their academic work.

• Learn from academics involved in current research and practice, ensuring their teaching includes the latest developments while preparing you for the realities of the field.

• Put your theoretical knowledge into action with our work-based approach to learning, from hands-on simulations and real-world case studies to industry placements and a research project of your choosing.

• Work alongside service users, social workers and students from related degrees, learning from their broad range of backgrounds and knowledge bases.

• Develop key transferable skills that will boost your career prospects.

• Fulfil your potential with teaching in small cohorts and guidance from your personal academic tutor.