Applied Social Work

About this course

Social work is a profession concerned with supporting individuals, families, and communities through some of the most complex and difficult circumstances people face, including poverty, abuse, mental health crises, disability, addiction, and family breakdown. Social workers are statutory professionals with significant legal powers and responsibilities, and the role demands a combination of deep human empathy, rigorous analytical thinking, and the practical skills needed to navigate complex systems on behalf of vulnerable people. Applied social work degrees are designed to prepare you for this demanding and important profession. At the University of Derby, this three-year full-time degree includes a foundation year for students who benefit from additional academic preparation before entering the main programme, making it accessible to a wider range of students with the values and motivat

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 →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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