Social Work

About this course

Social work is a profession grounded in the values of human dignity, social justice, and the right of people to live self-determined lives. Social workers work with some of the most vulnerable individuals and communities in society, supporting children at risk of harm, adults experiencing mental illness or disability, families in crisis, older people needing care, and communities facing systemic disadvantage. The work requires a combination of deep professional knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and the ethical clarity to make difficult decisions in complex and contested situations. At York you will study this four-year full-time Master in Social Work programme, which leads to qualification and eligibility to register with Social Work England as a social worker. York is one of the UK's leading social policy and social work universities, and the programme combines rigorous academic

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 90% of graduatescards →

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