Social Work

About this course

Social work is a profession grounded in a commitment to social justice, human rights and the wellbeing of individuals and communities who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or marginalised. Social workers operate across a wide range of settings, including child protection, adult social care, mental health services, substance misuse, homelessness and domestic abuse, and their role is both to support people in navigating complex systems and to advocate for those whose voices are not heard. The work is demanding: it requires emotional resilience, clear ethical thinking and the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure. At Anglia Ruskin University this three-year full-time programme leads to a qualification recognised by Social Work England, the professional regulator, and is designed to prepare you for practice in a range of social work settings. The course is built around the integrat

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 15% of graduatescards →

The tabs above carry the rest: modules and satisfaction (The Course), where you'd live and what it costs (Student Life), the full pay story (Pay & Outcomes), and easier ways into the same subject (Alternatives).