Social Work

About this course

Social work is a profession rooted in a commitment to human dignity, social justice, and the right of every person to live a life that is safe and fulfilling. Social workers support individuals and families across a huge range of circumstances, from child protection and adult safeguarding to mental health, disability, homelessness, and domestic abuse. The work involves far more than practical assistance: it demands the ability to build trust, navigate complex systems, understand the structural factors that produce disadvantage, and advocate for people whose voices are often unheard. At the University of Suffolk this three-year full-time degree prepares you for registration as a qualified social worker. You will develop the core values and practical skills that make social work distinctive as a profession, studying relevant law, social policy, psychology, sociology, and the theory and pr

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 105% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 85% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 10% of graduatescards →
• 4 / 100Skilled trades occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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