Social Work BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Join us to prepare for a rewarding career improving the lives of vulnerable people. Gain practical skills and a supportive community to reach your potential. Gain an approved social work qualification to practice as a social worker for a rewarding career improving vulnerable people’s lives.

Department: Department of Social Work and Social Care  |  Duration: 3 years or 6 years part time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Contexts of Social Work, Human Growth and Development, Introduction to Professional Learning and Development, Developing Capability in Professional Practice, Law for Social Work, Values, Ethics and Theories: preparing for complexity in Social Work Practice, Practice learning, There is currently a minimum of 200 days of learning practice:. Year 2 core modules: All year, Practice Learning 1, Communication Skills for Practice, Research Methods (BA Social Work), Social Work Practice across the Life Course, Practice learning, There is currently a minimum of 200 days of learning practice:, 170 days will be as part of a placement (70 days in Year 2 and 100 days in Year 3). Year 3 core modules: Understanding Organisations, Management and Interprofessional Practice.

Career pathways

The majority of our graduates find jobs in the local area. Many of our alumni have gone on to have successful careers in policy, academia and leadership roles.

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