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Social Work BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Social workers often find themselves working in challenging situations. Youll work with people, their families, and their communities to bring about change and to help improve lives. Working in a range of settings across various sectors, which may include statutory, private, voluntary, and charitable sectors, youll promote and advocate human rights and social justice. It can be difficult to appreciate the difference social workers make until youve experienced social work in action and thats why youll complete two placements in your second and third years of study. During your time on the course, youll develop an understanding of the knowledge base of social work alongside developing practical skills whilst on placements. Some of the topics youll explore will include how to communicate with people with a range of needs, the importance of working with colleagues from other disciplines and the importance of supervision and of reflective practice. Youll consider theories including sociological and psychological perspectives, and factors that might impact on the life course from pre-birth through to death. Youll consider the impact of politics, social policy and how welfare is delivered in the UK and internationally, whilst developing an understanding of the legal framework for social work and how the law is used to safeguard, support and to protect. Social work can be challenging and demanding at times, thats why we aim to help you build resilience and find ways to manage the many situations youll be faced with.

Career prospects

From working with homeless teenagers to women experiencing domestic abuse to adults with learning disabilities, your career as a social worker could develop in a number of different areas.

You might work in a social work department within a local authority or for an organisation such as the NHS or Cafcass. Or, perhaps youll work for a private company, such as in a residential care home, or for a charity.

As a graduate, you can apply for professional registration with the Social Work England and this allows you to use the protected title of social worker and to practise as a professional social worker. Our graduates are able to apply for jobs across the sector as although you have the opportunity to undertake units such as social work with children and families or social work and mental health youll qualify as a generic social worker.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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A level : BBB

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    22nd out of 73 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    139 77%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    46th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    9th

    17

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