BA (Hons) Social Work

Making a positive difference in people’s lives. Social workers impact the lives of many different people, all of whom need help and support to live happier, safer, and more fulfilling daily lives. As well as providing key support for essential needs such as housing, access to funding and wellbeing, social workers also create positive change in many diverse communities.

Are you the kind of person who can take on this role? Our BA (Hons) in Social Work will give you the skills, understanding and experience to become an empathetic and effective social worker. We have had past students go on to work as therapists, social policy workers or even start their own businesses supporting people in the community, many have gone on to work as Team Managers working in local authorities and the NHS. “The lecturers brought a wealth of experience and knowledge, often sharing real-life examples that made the theoretical concepts come alive.

Their passion for the field is clear, and they fostered an open and inclusive environment that encouraged dialogue and collaboration among students and feel nurtured and inspired by my lecturers” Nana Kwabena, Social Work student. You will put theory into practice, building a solid foundation in your first year and putting ideas into action with two placements across second and third year. We have professional connections with several London boroughs and voluntary organisations and have helped past students secure placements with the likes of local authorities and housing services, St Mungos, Mind, Age UK, and Victim Support.

Our varied range of connections will give you the opportunity to help people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and classes. You will also get the chance work with and learn from qualified social workers, allowing you to broaden your horizons while also building a strong professional network. This kind of hands-on experience will help you build valuable communication and people skills, while also exploring the ideas around human growth and development, sociology, ethics, welfare, policy and law, advocacy and partnership and professional practice covered in lectures.

This is your chance to harness your compassion and learn to make a difference in the lives of people who need it most. Are you up to the challenge? You can find a detailed look at each of the modules.

To learn more about a career in Social Work, listen to our podcast "A Day in the Life of a Social Worker", where our academic team interview LSBU Social Work alumni now working in the sector.