The BSc (Hons) Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire equips you to become a confident and capable professional in a field dedicated to empowering individuals and communities. You will develop a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by service users, learning to navigate legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and inter-professional collaboration. This programme is ideal for those with a strong sense of social justice and a desire to make a tangible difference, providing you with the essential knowledge in human growth and development, law and policy, and skills for practice. You will gain a comprehensive foundation for a rewarding career in social work.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, immersing you in a curriculum that balances theoretical learning with practical application. Your journey will involve compulsory modules such as The Enquiring Practitioner, Ethics, Values and Anti-Discriminatory Practice, and Research Methods for Social Work, alongside crucial practice learning components. You will undertake a significant number of placement days, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to register with Social Work England and pursue diverse career paths in local authorities, voluntary organisations, and healthcare settings.