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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-OCT-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
- Study a course accredited by Social Work England (SWE) to kick-start a rewarding career- Benefit from our partnerships with public, private, voluntary and independent agencies- Learn from a team of experts committed to improving the lives of the most vulnerable in society through their research and practice- Receive tailored individual support to get the most out of your time on campus and placementEverything you need to start a career in social work is here – inspiring lecturers, support tailored to your needs and insight into the issues impacting social work today in the UK. As part of our welcoming community, you’ll always have someone to turn to for support and advice throughout your coursework and placements.
Small close-knit cohortOur course is accredited by Social Work England (SWE), and you’ll develop the skills and experience employers in this area need. An important part of your study will be your two practice placements. You’ll get hands-on experience within different organisations such as local authorities, Barnardo's or Age Concern.Providing individualised support is important to us. That’s why we keep our social work cohort small. It means we can get to know you. It also means we’ll try to match your placement to your area of interest, whether that’s in youth offending, children and family intervention, or another area of social work.
Shape the future of social workOur teaching team aren’t just teachers. They’re experienced social workers, advocates and change-makers. Some of the team carry out research, while others are practising social workers working in statutory sector services and charities.Our team of experts contribute to national policy and practice discussions around vital areas like online child sexual abuse risk, family justice and youth resilience. We aim to inspire you to follow in our footsteps and become a part of a new generation of social workers who value human rights and social justice.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
10th
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Campus address
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England
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Subject ranking
1st out of 73
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Entry standards
/ Max 180150 83%5th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10088.0 88%42nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.32 83%11th
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