BA (Hons) Social Work at Goldsmiths, University of London

Drawing on current research, government guidance and legislative frameworks, this degree focuses on the issues that are key in facilitating your development as a social worker. Both an academic and professional qualification, so it's ideal if you're interested in pursuing a professional career in social work. We'll equip you with the knowledge, values and skills you'll need to practise as a reflective and ethical social worker, equipped for the challenges of contemporary social work practice.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society  |  Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Introduction to Social Work, Community Development, and Youth Work, Group Work, Introduction to Applied Social Science Research, Professional Development for Practice, Foundation to Social Work, Introduction to Social Science, Race, Racism and Professional Practice, Social Work Skills and Methods 1.

Career pathways

Our students have been successful in a range of areas, from postgraduate research to employment in local authority children’s services departments, adult services departments, independent sector and voluntary sector agencies such as the NSPCC, Family Action and Mind. Graduates since July 2013 have been very successful in securing statutory social work posts, with many securing a statutory social work post before graduating from the BA in Social Work course.

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