Social Work

Both an academic qualification and, crucially, also a professional qualification, this course is approved by Social Work England – meaning you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of your degree.

Why study BA (Hons) Social Work at BU?


• This practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience



• Placements during the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession



• Our cohorts are small and extremely well supported. Each students is allocated a Personal Tutor from the teaching team



• Our staff team is research active across a wide range of topics relevant to current social work practice, and this informs the curriculum and the learning experience of students



• People with lived experience are actively and meaningfully involved in all aspects of the course, through the Public Involvement in Education and Research (PIER) partnership. The involvement of service users and carers was developed in social work and is now a feature across the faculty



• Within 15 months of finishing their course, 95% of our students are in further work or study.

If you'd like to study by sandy beaches, breathtaking countryside and sparkling blue sea, then there is no place like BU.

All degrees at BU are designed with employability in mind. Whether you're studying Finance, Physiotherapy, Film or Archaeology, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and incredible work-experience opportunities. Industry-standard equipment on campus includes genetic labs, a Sports Rehabilitation Suite, replica courtrooms and high-tech TV studios. Bournemouth University also offers the option to study abroad in the likes of Australia, India, France, China and South Africa.

Alongside a warm and welcoming student community, you'll find it easy to get settled in at BU's accommodation, with comfortable rooms, areas to socialise and budget-friendly options.

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