Social Work (including Foundation Year)

About this course

Social work is one of the most directly purposeful of all the degree-level professions, dedicated to supporting people who are experiencing vulnerability, adversity, or disadvantage. Social workers work with children and families, older people, adults with disabilities, people with mental health difficulties, and those caught up in the criminal justice system, advocating for their rights and wellbeing while navigating complex legal, institutional, and ethical landscapes. It is a profession that demands both strong analytical and decision-making skills and a genuine commitment to social justice. At the University of Chester, this four-year programme includes a foundation year that builds the academic and contextual knowledge needed before you begin the main professional degree. The social work programme itself is approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for the profession, an

Where its graduates go

The 5 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 / 100Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Protective service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →

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