Social Work (Hons) The University of Winchester

Overview

The Social Work (Hons) at The University of Winchester provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals dedicated to challenging inequality and supporting vulnerable people across all age groups. This degree focuses on developing critically reflective practitioners who can navigate complex legal and ethical dilemmas with confidence. By integrating academic theory with extensive real-world experience, the programme ensures you are fully prepared for the professional demands of the social care sector.

Why Social Work (Hons) at The University of Winchester?

• Approved by Social Work England, ensuring you are eligible to register as a professional social worker upon successful completion.
• Benefit from a curriculum informed by service users, carers, and experienced practitioners to ensure learning remains relevant and impactful.
• Gain significant practical experience through 170 days of supervised placements across various social care settings.
• Experience a diverse range of assessment methods designed to mirror real-world professional tasks, with no traditional written examinations.
• Join a university where 90% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their course.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16700 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build your expertise progressively, moving from foundational concepts to complex professional practice. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Sociological Perspectives, Law, Ethics and Social Policy
• Use Of Self, Communication and Working with Others
• Research for Social Work

Year 2

• Psychological Perspectives of the Life Course
• Social Work Methods And Interventions
• Legal and Professional Knowledge Base of Social Work

Year 3

• Risk, Assessment and Safeguarding Work
• Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society
• Independent Study on Contemporary Practice

Careers with Social Work (Hons)

Graduates are equipped to enter a variety of professional roles within the statutory, voluntary, and independent sectors. Upon completion, you will be eligible to begin your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) as a qualified social worker. Career opportunities are available in diverse fields, including:

• Adult social services and mental health support
• Children and families social work
• Healthcare settings and multidisciplinary hospital teams
• Education and school-based social support
• Non-profit organisations and advocacy groups