Course summary

Social work is about changing lives for the better. Our degree has been designed with professional practice in mind, helping you to develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to become a confident, competent social work practitioner. The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research is one of the best in the country for teaching and research. This programme is regulated by Social Work England (SWE). Reasons to study Social Work at Kent: Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for professional registration with Social Work England (SWE), the regulatory body for social work. Social Work at Kent is ranked 2nd for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2023. You are taught by qualified social workers with diverse practical experience, whose research explores the complexities of the social world You gain the knowledge, skills, confidence and critical understanding necessary to practise social work. 90% of Kent Social Work graduates were in graduate-level jobs or further study 15 months after graduation. (The Guardian University Guide 2023) What you’ll learn You gain a thorough understanding of issues and trends in adult services and social care for children and families. You critically examine how to work with individuals experiencing mental distress, and the role of mental health services. You study partnership working, interventions and skills, research skills and critical and reflective practice. You’ll complete 20 practice-focused skills days in your second year, as well as a 70-day practice learning placement and five skills development days. Additionally, your final year includes 100 days of practice learning and five skills development days. During these placement periods, you are supported by a practice educator and assessed in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).