Social Work

About this course

Social work is one of the most demanding and important of the helping professions. Social workers support some of the most vulnerable people in society, including children at risk of harm, adults with disabilities or mental health conditions, older people facing isolation or abuse, and families in crisis. The work requires a combination of practical professional skill, genuine empathy, rigorous analytical thinking, and the resilience to navigate complex and sometimes distressing situations while maintaining professional standards and ethical clarity. At Kent this BA Social Work is designed and taught by practising social workers who bring direct professional experience into the classroom alongside academic rigour. You will study human development across the lifespan, social work theory and methods, law relating to children, families, and adult care, research methods, anti-oppressive pra

Where its graduates go

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

• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 80% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Therapy professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 10% of graduatescards →

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