Social Work (Hons) University of Brighton

Overview

The Social Work (Hons) degree is offered by University of Brighton  offers a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience, preparing you for diverse practice areas. With strong links to local agencies and a curriculum aligned with professional standards, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified social worker and make a real difference in the community.

Career opportunities:

As a social worker you’ll work with people to find ways to enhance their wellbeing through problem-solving issues of support, advocating for change and taking steps to minimise harm. 

This may involve helping to protect people from harm, abuse or neglect, or supporting people to live independently. Social work is a challenging yet rewarding profession – the majority of graduates find this career choice fulfilling and virtually all say it is meaningful (Social Work at University of Brighton: Discover Uni).

After graduation and successful registration with Social Work England, you can specialise in many different areas. Social workers are employed across many different areas, enabling you to work with both children and adults in a variety of services, such as:

• children in need and child protection

• adults in additional needs and in need of protection

• youth offending

• mental health

• substance misuse

• homelessness support

• asylum seekers and refugees

• specialist disability and enablement support.