Social Work BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Prepare for a career in social work through practice-based learning, real-world placements and professional skill development. If you are motivated to make a difference and ready to build a rewarding career supporting individuals, families, and communities in a range of circumstances, our Social Work BA (Hons) degree could be the right fit for you. Our modern, practice-focused approach is co-created with employers, current students and people with lived experience to help you gain real-world insights.

Faculty: Psychology and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Social Work in Context, Theories and Skills for Social Work, Life Course: Psychological and Sociological Perspectives, Preparation for Professional Social Work Practice. Year two: Critical Reflective Practice 1, Social Work Practice 1, Working with Children and Families: Law, Policy and Practice, Working with Adults: Law, Policy and Practice. Final year: Critical Reflective Practice 2, Social Work Practice 2, Transition to Professional Practice.

Career pathways

On successful completion, you will have had the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and values required for contemporary social work practice. Graduates may progress into a range of social work and related roles, subject to meeting any professional registration requirements in place at the time of graduation.

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