Social Work

About this course

Social work is one of the most demanding and most important of the caring professions. Social workers support individuals, families, and communities facing some of the most difficult circumstances in human life, including child protection, domestic abuse, mental illness, addiction, disability, poverty, and social exclusion. The role requires not just empathy and resilience but a rigorous understanding of legal frameworks, statutory duties, and evidence-based interventions, alongside the capacity to make complex judgements under pressure and to advocate effectively for the people you work with. At Sheffield Hallam University, this three-year full-time degree prepares you for professional practice as a registered social worker. You will learn to integrate legal frameworks, statutory responsibilities, and therapeutic interventions that affect individuals and communities, interpreting resea

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 90% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →

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