Social Work

About this course

Social Work is a profession committed to supporting people facing hardship and working towards a society that better protects the rights and dignity of its most vulnerable members. Social workers engage directly with individuals and families experiencing poverty, domestic abuse, mental illness, disability, addiction, homelessness or the effects of systemic disadvantage, providing assessment, advocacy, care planning and direct support. The profession requires both practical skill and a commitment to reflection and ethical reasoning, as well as the resilience to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations. At Birmingham City University this three-year full-time degree prepares you for registration as a social worker with Social Work England, combining academic study with substantial supervised practice placements across a range of settings. You will develop the knowledge and skil

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 →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 10% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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