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Our Social Work England approved course prepares you for a career as an outstanding social work practitioner. You learn from registered social workers. And get hands-on experience on extended placements.
Social workers support people when they need it most. They also engage with their families, and liaise with organisations like the police, the NHS and schools.
On our course, you develop the skills to work with adults, children and young people in a range of circumstances. And you learn how to safeguard and protect people where required.
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About this course
You study issues like homelessness, drug and alcohol use, disability and mental health. As well as social welfare policies and the safeguarding of adults and children.
We are one of the founding members of the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership. This gives you access to some of the biggest employers of social work practitioners in the area. And thanks to those strong relationships, you’ll get a range of placement experiences. From inner cities to market towns to seaside resorts. This gives a breadth of experience that makes you highly employable after graduation.
We're approved by Social Work England. That means you can apply to register as a qualified social worker when you graduate. It also means you could be eligible to receive support from the NHS Social Work Bursary Scheme. This could help significantly with your living and study costs.
We offer flexible entry routes if you don’t meet our entry requirements. These include the University Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice, and the Alternative Route into Health and Social Care.
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Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
Filters
Becoming a Professional: Readiness for Practice
This integration of professional values, theoretical knowledge and practice skills will prepare you in every sense for social work practice.
core
20 credits
Human Development Across the Life-Course
Study child, adolescent and adult development, focusing on attachment, separation and loss. Develop skills in observation, communication and assessment.
core
20 credits
Social Work and Society
Explore sociological theories and concepts which inform our understanding of societal structures and processes. Learn about life-affecting social divisions and inequalities.
core
20 credits
Social Work: Theory and Practice
Explore the role of theory in social work practice. You'll cover topics such as power; values and anti-oppressive practice; and the social work process, to name just a few.
core
20 credits
Social Work and the Law
An overview of legislative frameworks in England in regard to adult social care, children’s social care and mental health, with an emphasis on human rights and values.
core
20 credits
Becoming a Research-Minded Practitioner
An introduction to the importance of developing a critical and continuing understanding of knowledge and research. Translate current research findings into social work practice.
core
20 credits
Developing Critical Approaches to Mental Health
Study the social, political and economic contexts of mental health and distress, and the framework which governs the understanding and management of mental health problems.
core
20 credits
Becoming a Professional: Rights-Based Practice
This module introduces you to the concepts of rights and risk and considers this in relation to the responsibilities of both child and adult social workers.
core
20 credits
Understanding the Contexts of Service Users’ Lives
Combining theory and practice, this module runs alongside your placement. You'll refine reflective practice whilst integrating theories, methods and models with practice experiences.
core
20 credits
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Our academics
You’re taught by experts: researchers, social scientists, and registered social workers. People who bring their hands-on experience and passion into everything you learn.
Plus, you get your own Personal Supervisor. They’re on hand to give you all the help, guidance and encouragement you need.
Dr Lisa Revell
Lecturer
Lisa is a Senior Fellow of the HEA and Registered Social Worker. Before joining the University, she practised within Local Authority Social Services (North East Lincolnshire), and worked as a Children’s Services Practitioner with the NSPCC.
Dr Karin Cooper
Senior Lecturer
Karin is the Professional Lead for Social Work. She has worked as a lecturer at the University of Hull since 2011, her current research focuses on the use of participatory theatre techniques in the education of social workers.
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Future prospects
Thanks to our practice placements, you’ll clock up hundreds of hours in a professional setting. So you’ll have the real-world knowhow to back up the theory.
As well as social work, you could pursue a range of other careers and roles. You can apply your skills to fields such as policing and charity work. Or to alternative careers with a people-focus, such as counselling.
Our students go on to work as social workers, mental health practitioners, drug and alcohol specialists, and community workers. As well as welfare rights advisers, youth justice officers, and housing officers. Some graduates even go on to set up their own social enterprises to help meet the needs of their local communities.
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Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.
The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
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Visit our next Open Day, and see all that Hull has to offer for yourself. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.
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When you graduate from our accredited degree, you can apply to register as a qualified social worker
Social Work is ranked 2nd for teaching Quality. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
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All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.