Our Social Work BA (Hons) aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and values appropriate for work in a variety of social work settings. The teaching and learning on this course is delivered by qualified/registered social work academic staff that are actively engaged in research and regularly contribute to publications, consultancy and direct practice.

Optional Work Placement Year/ Opportunities Abroad

You will undertake 170 days of practice learning (placement). You will complete a student profile during your first year and, through strong partnerships between the university and employer providers, will be matched to a specific service.

Placement learning opportunities can be outside of Northamptonshire. All placement providers are quality assured by the University. It is desirable that you hold a current UK driving licence.

Please note that as a student Social Worker you will be expected to travel efficiently and independently for all your placements. Your placements will be within a 65-mile distance of the University of Northampton.

Whilst on placement you will also be expected to travel effectively and independently. Being a holder of a current UK driving licence is desirable.

Employment prospects for Social Work graduates are excellent and you will be able to pursue various social work careers across the country.

Successful graduates will need to apply to Social Work England for registration. As Social Worker is a protected title, you need to have this registration before you can practice as a social worker. Only those graduating from a social work course can apply for this.

If you leave the course before completion, you may be able to be awarded an intermediate award, but you will not be able to register as a social worker.