BA (Hons) Social Work (Peterborough) at Anglia Ruskin University

Study Social Work at ARU Peterborough and learn from people with lived experience of social work services. Grow your skills and confidence on two placements, and graduate ready to register with Social Work England. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed by social workers, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our lecturers are not just educators, but experienced social work practitioners from a range of specialisms, bringing real-world insights into the classroom. The team are supported to develop and deliver the programme by both current social work practitioners and people with lived experience of social work services, embedding authentic perspectives of social work into your learning. Year 1: Principles of Social Work, Social Policy and Social Work, Contemporary Social Work Theory and Evidence-based Practice, Social Work and the Human Condition, Practice Skills 1: Communication, Relationships and the Developing Professional. Year 2: Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families, Social Work with Adults and Carers, Statutory Social Work, Practice Skills 2: Assessment and Intervention; options include Can We Work Together to Safeguard Vulnerable Families?, Do we know what it takes to be an Anti-Racist?, What does social justice in the twenty first century mean?, Where Does Slavery Start and End. Year 3: Risk and Complexity in Social Work, Voices of Lived Experience, Mental Health Practice for Social Workers, Interagency and Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Social Work Undergraduate Dissertation, Practice Skills 3: Transition to Qualified Social Work Practice.

Career pathways

You'll have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply to register as a qualified social worker with Social Work England. You could work as a social worker in a statutory setting and embark on the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

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