A Social Work degree can lead to a career in which you can make a real difference to people’s lives.

Working in partnership with service users, carers and other professionals, social workers support individuals and families. Social Workers apply relevant theories, the law, knowledge and evidence to promote independence and to prevent harm, neglect and abuse.

Our BA Social Work degree is underpinned by research-informed teaching and practice. Studying a Social Work degree at Birmingham will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a professional social worker. Our Social Work degree will equip you with an understanding of social work values, the law, evidence-informed practice, making professional judgements, and the ability to apply a range of interventions in practice. Our aim is for our students studying our BA Social Work degree to graduate as confident and competent professionals.

Our BA Social Work degree a dynamic learning environment, with service users, carers and practitioners working alongside academics within the department and during 170 days of supervised practice.