BA (Hons) Social Work
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
If you’re compassionate and curious about people, interested in society and motivated by a strong sense of social justice, this Social Work degree is for you. Social work is about working with people, usually to help them to achieve their goals, and sometimes to protect them or others. Many of our lecturers are actively involved in research and nearly all are experienced practitioners.
Importantly, current practitioners and people with lived experience are involved in teaching activities across the course. We combine teaching that emphasises reflective and relationship-based practice, with the latest research and excellent placement opportunities. During this BA Social Work course, you’ll learn about the theoretical foundations of Social Work, which are rooted in Psychology and Sociology.
You’ll focus on what it means to work with individuals, families, groups, fellow social workers and other professionals.
Key highlights
- Taught by lecturers who are active researchers and experienced practitioners
- Current practitioners and people with lived experience contribute to teaching
- Emphasis on reflective and relationship-based social work practice
- Excellent placement opportunities built into the degree
- Theoretical foundations rooted in psychology and sociology
- Learn to work with individuals, families, groups and other professionals
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components)
Careers this course leads to
- Social worker
- Children and families social worker
- Adult social worker
- Mental health social worker
- Youth justice worker
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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