BA (Hons) Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University

Support people to make real, lasting change with a Social Work degree that balances theory, practice, and professional development. Accredited by Social Work England, this course will prepare you to register as a qualified social worker upon graduation. With a 50/50 split between practice and theory, you’ll study key social work theories, develop practical skills through diverse placements, and gain unique experience with Hydra, an immersive training tool originally designed for emergency services.

Faculty: School of Social Work, Education, and Teacher Education  |  Department: Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Meet the academic and professional standards set by Social Work England to qualify as a social worker. Promote social justice, equality, diversity, and human rights whilst developing strong interpersonal skills. Core modules include Year 1: Social Work in Context (incl. Practice 1 & Skills Days), Collaborative Working & Social Work Values, Development, Identity & Culture, Social Inclusion & Social Justice, Theories & Methods in Social Work 1; Year 2: Theories & Methods in Social Work 2, Law Policy & Ethics for Social Work, Practice 2 (incl. Skills Days), Research Mindedness in Social Work, Safeguarding & Inter-Professional Working; Year 3: Dissertation, Leadership, Professionalism & Specialist Knowledge in Social Work, Practice 3 (incl. Skills Days).

Career pathways

Where can this degree take you? Our BA Social Work graduates go on to work in a variety of settings both locally and nationally.

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