Social Work BA (Hons)

<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>If you want an in-demand career that lets you make a real difference in the world, theres never been a better time to become a social worker.<br/><br/>Our course delivers a professional qualification combined with an academic degree, giving you the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed. During your training, you will divide your time between studying and supervised work placements.<br/><br/>We seek to include service-users, practitioners, carers and managers from across the social work arena throughout the course, ensuring your learning experience is firmly rooted in the real-world dynamics of the profession.<br/><br/><strong>Key features</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Accredited by Social Work England<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A rich and varied learning experience with simulation and assessed practice complimenting more traditional learning techniques, as well as the provision of a Practice Educator, whose role is to supervise your placements to help you consolidate your learning<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why the University of Worcester?</strong><br/><br/>The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.<br/><br/>At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>University of the Year finalist</strong> in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>First in the UK for sustained employment</strong>, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>First in the UK for quality education</strong> – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.<br/><br/><br/>Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays