Applied Social Work with Foundation Year

About this course

Social work is a profession dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities facing some of the most difficult circumstances that life can produce: poverty, abuse, addiction, mental health crisis, family breakdown, and the needs of children, older people and disabled adults. Social workers assess need, coordinate support, advocate for those they work with, and intervene to protect people at risk. It is a demanding profession that requires both practical skill and a deep understanding of the social, psychological and legal contexts in which people's difficulties arise. At the University of Derby, this four-year full-time programme with a foundation year prepares you for professional registration as a qualified social worker. The foundation year provides additional academic preparation for students who need it before engaging with the full social work degree curriculum. You w

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 65% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 5% of graduatescards →

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