Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Social Work with Year Abroad (L501)

The University of Birmingham Social Work BA degree will give students a fascinating and dynamic experience. This is a tailor-made course driven by excellence in teaching and research. In addition to the University of Birmingham's world-leading academics, they offer first-hand learning from service users, carers and practitioners.

In these recent challenging times, the role of social work has taken centre stage.  A career in social work is incredibly rewarding and plays a vital role within society, working in communities with vulnerable individuals and families to help improve their life outcomes, by protecting them from harm and abuse. 

A social work degree from the University of Birmingham can offer students a variety of opportunities for practising social work overseas. Social workers are in demand in a number of countries and the degrees are recognised in places such as Australia, Canada and Hong Kong. 

Throughout the Social Work degree, there will be an emphasis on the fundamental professional principles, including a commitment to human rights, social justice, relationship based practice and inclusion such as communication, relationship-based practice. As a student on the BA Social Work degree, students will become part of social work history, by studying in the oldest social work department in the country. Two professional placements will be completed as a core part of the programme.