Social Work

About this course

Social work is a profession rooted in the belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, safety, and the support they need to realise their potential. Social workers work with some of the most vulnerable people in society, including children and families experiencing abuse or neglect, adults with disabilities or mental health conditions, older people, and people in crisis. The role requires a combination of legal knowledge, psychological insight, communication skill, and ethical commitment, and it is one that carries significant professional responsibility. At the University of Portsmouth, this BSc (Hons) Social Work is approved by Social Work England, the professional regulator, and is delivered by passionate industry experts with many years of experience in the field. You will study child development, mental health, law and social policy, research methods, and social wor

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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