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Social work degrees

Social work is a rewarding and challenging profession that supports those in need.

It is a career where you can make a difference to people dealing with situations such as poverty, addiction, unemployment, disability, abuse and mental illness. You could also be helping people deal with issues around fostering and adoption, safeguarding, or living independently.

We offer social work degrees and courses at all levels.

Undergraduate degrees

  • Social Work BSc(Hons)
  • Social Work Apprenticeship  

Postgraduate degrees

  • Social Work MSc (PGDip)
  • Social Science MRes

Continuing professional development

  • Social Work with Adults
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Attachment Informed Theory Practice Across the Lifespan
  • Ethics, Values and Equalities in Mental Health
  • Social Work Practice Education, Assessment and Supervision
  • Enabling Social Work Through Emotionally Informed Practice
  • Approved Mental Health Practice PGDip
  • Research Modules
  • Professional Social Work Practice MSc

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We're 1st in the south east for studying social work.

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Why study social work at 91¶¶Òõ

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Experience in real-world settings

We run our courses with local agencies including 91¶¶Òõ & Hove City Council, East and West Sussex County Councils, with contributions from carers and service users, so you will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with those already working in the field.

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Inter-professional learning

On our undergraduate and postgraduate social work degrees and short courses you will learn with students from related subjects including nursing, midwifery, medicine, occupational therapy, education and physiotherapy.

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Excellent employment rates

95% of students from our Social Work BSc go on to work and or further study within 15 months of the course (Discover Uni).

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Social Work England

Our courses are approved by this specialist regulator which sets the standards that social workers and social work courses are expected to meet.

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Industry experienced staff

You will be learning from a team of qualified social workers with a breadth of experience in the field of social work and mental health.

What jobs could I do with a social work degree or masters?

A social work degree can prepare you for a variety of careers in the social services field, including positions as a social worker, case manager, counsellor, and more. Some specific job titles that you might be qualified for with a degree in social work include:

  • child and family social worker
  • school social worker
  • medical social worker
  • mental health and substance abuse social worker
  • geriatric social worker
  • social work administrator.
As an older student I had been out of education for some time. I appreciated that the course entry requirements valued life experience as well as academic qualifications. Taking part in seminars and lectures opened up different ways of seeing the world – it was a wonderful experience. The course changed my life. I am finally doing a job that does not feel like work; it is a passion and a privilege. When I graduated I found work straight away, with a protected case load which enables further learning.

Jules, Social Work BSc graduate

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Bursaries for social work

Find out whether you are eligible for an NHS bursary to help towards study-related expenses.

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School of Humanities and Social Science

Find out about the school in which our social work courses are based.

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