Social Work BA (Hons)

**Why study BA Social Work at Goldsmiths**<br/><br/>**Drawing on current research, government guidance and legislative frameworks, this degree focuses on the issues that are key in facilitating your development as a social worker.**<br/><br/><br/>- Both an academic and professional qualification, so its ideal if youre interested in pursuing a professional career in social work.<br/><br/><br/>- Well equip you with the knowledge, values and skills youll need to practise as a reflective and ethical social worker, equipped for the challenges of contemporary social work practice.<br/><br/><br/>- Our social work programmes are highly regarded by potential employers within London and further afield, and our graduates have an excellent record of securing employment.<br/><br/><br/>- The degree includes practice placements in two settings and with different service user groups, so youll be able to gain invaluable real-world experience.<br/><br/><br/>- You will cover topics including: social work practice methods; anti-oppressive practice; social theories; developmental perspectives; research methodologies; and social policy. The knowledge that you gain will help you develop the broad set of skills and perspectives needed for successful social work practice in a variety of settings.<br/><br/><br/>- Well encourage you to think deeply about human rights and social justice, and to embed these values in your practice.<br/><br/><br/>- Social work education at Goldsmiths has a long and distinguished record – youll be taught by established social work academics and associate lecturers who have considerable research and/or practice experience in their fields.<br/><br/><br/>- The degree also prepares you according to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), the Quality Assurance Agency subject benchmark for social work, and the Department of Healths requirements for social work training.<br/><br/><br/>- You will study with a cohort of other social work students from London and elsewhere, and some of your modules will also allow you will also study alongside students from other programmes, including Youth Work and Community Studies. Interdisciplinarity is a strength of our programme.<br/><br/><br/>Please note the BA Social Work only accepts applications for first year entry and does not accept applications for deferred entry.

Goldsmiths are one of London's most central universities, it takes 10 minutes to get to London Bridge by train or 15 to get to Shoreditch. All undergraduate teaching happens on their friendly single-site campus. Enjoy London without missing out on a campus experience. Their undergraduate accommodation is also on campus, or just a short walk away.<br/><br/>The library is open 24/7, nearly every day of the year. Goldsmith's campus also has a large outdoor green space - perfect for seeing friends. Industry-standard facilities include media suites, research labs, and design studios. But don't just take their word for it, 9 out of 10 of Goldsmith's graduates are in work or further study after graduating (GOS 2017-18).<br/><br/>They're ranked in the world's top 500 (THE World University Rankings 2022), 18th for Art and Design, 12th for Media and Communications, and 44th for Sociology (QS World University Subject Rankings 2022). Many of their subjects are ranked 1st or joint 1st for research intensity too!<br/><br/>Get in touch today to find out more!