Social Work (Hons)

Overview

In these recent challenging times, the role of social work has taken centre stage.  A career in social work is incredibly rewarding and plays a vital role within society, working in communities with vulnerable individuals and families to help improve their life outcomes, by protecting them from harm and abuse. 

A social work degree from our university can offer you a variety of opportunities for practising social work overseas. Social workers are in demand in a number of countries and our degrees are recognised in places such as Australia, Canada and Hong Kong. 

Why study BA Social Work at Birmingham?

• The Department of Social Work and Social Care produces original and relevant research of social issues in both children’s and adults social work. Alongside generating knowledge and educating future and current practitioners, the department has direct engagement with providers, commissioners and policy makers regarding their work to design and deliver new models of support.

• The University of Birmingham is embedded within a diverse, multicultural and thriving city and region, with strong civic connections, providing a range of opportunities for our students to gain hands-on experience.

• Our course places lived experience at the forefront of our teaching, research and impact and we collaborate with a wide range of service users, carers and practitioners to provide students with a broad range of experiences.

• We are a multi-disciplinary university, with a clear focus on collaborations which includes learning with students from other health and care related areas.