You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and group activities.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by exams, coursework and, in your honours years, by a combination of coursework, groupwork and your performance on your practice placements.

Career opportunities

Social work graduates are eligible to work in statutory or voluntary settings within adult services, children and families, or criminal justice sectors.

They might work in a range of locations such as community-based agencies, prisons or hospitals. Career pathways exist from early practitioner stage through to senior management.

The strong communication and interpersonal skills that you will develop during your programme prepare you for a range of other careers involving working with people.

Some social work graduates also choose to continue with their studies or enter research.