About the course
Social work is a challenging, rewarding and varied career with opportunities to change people’s lives by working with them when they most need support.
Taught by experts with real-world practice experience, you’ll gain insight into issues like homelessness, substance abuse, disability and mental health as well as into policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children.
- Many UK students receive support from the NHS Social Work Bursary Scheme which can help significantly with study and living costs.
- This programme is accredited by Social Work England which means you can apply to register as a qualified social worker on graduation.
- Our strong relationships with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies mean that we can provide you with high-quality placements.
- We are one of the founding members of the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership, giving you access to the biggest employer of social work practitioners in the area.
Social workers operate within the context of relationships to support individuals, groups and communities to realise their potential. You’ll be an advisor, counsellor and listener, engaging with service users and their families, whilst liaising closely with organisations such as the police, NHS, schools, probation and the voluntary sector.
What you'll study
You'll study thought provoking and challenging core modules throughout year one which will provide a strong foundation to progress onto your first placement. You'll also complete 30 skills days over the duration of the programme as required by Social Work England.
Placements
Throughout your study, you will undertake two placements of 70 and 100 days in duration. We have a wide range of statutory and voluntary placements available throughout the Humber region, which provide stimulating and supportive opportunities to integrate theory and practice.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
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Readiness for Practice
This innovative module is co-delivered by practitioners and people with lived experience in order to prepare you for social work practice. You will be supported to get ready for direct practice emotionally, practically and analytically with an emphasis on developing the requisite knowledge and skills for safe, effective and compassionate practice. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of professional behaviour and standards as part of the module and will undertake a panel interview to establish if they are ready to progress to direct practice.
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Child and Family Social Work
You will learn about the entire spectrum of social work with children, young people, birth parents and alternative families from family support to child protection. You will also explore young offenders; looked after children and care leavers; fostering and adoptive families.
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Human Development Across the Lifespan
Study child, adolescent and adult development, focusing on attachment, separation and loss. With a strong theoretical underpinning, this is a thought-provoking and interesting module helping you understand the developmental lifespan in context of social work practice.
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Social Work with Adults
This exciting module focuses specifically on social work with adults in the community and explores social care for disabled people and people with long term health needs, alongside their family and carers. We will also introduce you to adult protection including the harm and abuse of adults.
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Social, Political and Organisational Context for Social Work
You will be introduced to the social work profession and the major disciplinary, theoretical and conceptual frameworks which underpin social work. It will provide an understanding of the landscape of social work practice and social work service users through social, political and organisational discourses, perspectives and structures.
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Critical Approaches to Mental Health
You will study the social, political and economic contexts within which contemporary mental health and distress is situated. You'll also examine the legislative framework which governs the understanding and management of mental health problems.
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Specialisms in Practice
Develop specialist knowledge in social work practice, exploring themes of substance use, domestic abuse and loss. Utilising contemporary research and practitioner input, this is an innovative module ensuring you are equipped and ready for practice.
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First Placement
Taken with a social work agency or organisation, the first 70-day placement is exciting and challenging. This experience will help you develop and refine your knowledge and skills.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
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Social Work Research and Dissertation
This module provides an opportunity for you to select a topic of your own choice, carry out a library-based research review and examine the research methods, ethical procedures and dilemmas involved in social work research.
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Last Placement
You will undertake a 100 day Practice Placement, which will be in a contrasting setting to your first placement and which will include some statutory work. There are also specialist opportunities such as palliative social work. You are assessed with the same Practice Capability Framework, but need to reach the Domains at a higher level for last placement.