Social Work BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University

You’ll learn how social injustice shapes people’s experiences and how social workers can support, safeguard and empower individuals and communities. The programme has a core focus on social justice and empowerment, helping you understand the public causes of personal pain. You’ll study sociology, psychology, social policy, law and social theory, exploring barriers such as poverty, disability, racism and sexism.

Faculty: School of Education and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One: Introduction to Social Work, Social Work in Context, Social Work in Practice. Year Two: Explorations in Social Work, Law and Ethics, Theories and Methods, Advanced Practice Seminars, Practice Placement. Year Three: Advanced Studies in Social Work, Professionalism, Partnership and Empowerment (PPE), Contemporary Issues in Social Work, Research and Critical Thinking, Placement, Practice Project (Dissertation).

Career pathways

A BA (Hons) Social Work degree from Liverpool Hope University gives you the professional knowledge, values and skills needed to begin your career as a qualified social worker.

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