Being a social worker is a demanding but incredibly rewarding career. On the BSc (Hons) Social Work degree at Northumbria you will have direct involvement in enhancing people’s lives

85% of students said that this course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics (NSS, 2019).

Our BSc (Hons) Social Work course will allow you to develop your learning and personal attributes to secure a successful career within the field of social work. The course is delivered through a range of learning methods including lectures, seminars, and tutorials, as well as 170 days of assessed placements in the final two years of study.

At Northumbria, you will be taught by leading academics who have extensive practical experience in a wide range of social work contexts. Furthermore, successful completion of the course, will enable you to apply for registration with Social Work England - a legal requirement for all practising social workers in England.

Many of our graduates from this course go on to work as social workers, dealing with children in need, caring for users with substance or alcohol misuse, people who are homeless or those suffering with mental health problems. Graduates have successful careers in organisations such as local authorities or voluntary sectors, like the NSPCC, as well as going on to further education.

Northumbria University boasts strong links with many local organisations and out calibre of graduates is respected throughout the profession, which can be beneficial to your future employment prospects. By successfully completing the Programme you will be eligible to seek registration as a social worker with Social Work England.

The Programme aims to offer opportunity, relevance and enhanced employability to you through learning, teaching, and employer engagement. Qualified social workers have the opportunity to undertake social work post qualifying accredited programmes at Northumbria University.