Social Work BSc/BSc Honours
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Institution Code H36
UCAS Code
L500
Course Code HHSW
Start date
September
More about the course
In recent years there have been far reaching changes in social work education and training. At the University of Hertfordshire, we have met the challenge of these changes with the BSc Honours degree in Social Work. The programme has been developed in collaboration with our stakeholders, Hertfordshire County Council, Brent Social Services and NCH. We also take account of the views of students and service users in the development of the programme. The degree also has strong links with a number of voluntary agencies and organisations.
A distinctive feature of the programme is an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills through reflective practice.
The practice analysis undertaken on each placement enables you to develop competence in applying theory, methods and values to your practice. There are excellent student support strategies in place to help you with your progress in these areas.
Subjects covered during your studies will include: law; partnership working; assessment, planning, intervention and review; human growth and development; values and diversity; social science; social policy; communication skills; mental health; disability, families and children; European social work.
Work placement
A distinct feature of the programme is an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills through reflective practice.
The analysis of practice undertaken on each placement enables you to develop competence in applying theory, methods and values to your practice. There are excellent student support strategies in place to help you with your progress in these areas.
Careers
After successful completion of your studies, you will be qualified to work in the wide range of statutory and private and voluntary agencies which employ social workers.
Teaching methods
You will be taught by lecturers who constantly develop their own knowledge through research, publications, and other scholarly activities, and crucially by experienced service users and carers.
The programme is taught through face to face classroom based learning and practice based learning where students have the support of a practice assessor. This is complemented by e-learning (StudyNet) and small group tutorial support. Students on the programme undertake 100 days practice placements in accredited placement areas in the second and third year of the programme.
Social work is a regulated profession. As a social work student you will be expected to register with the General Social Care Council (CSCC), the social work profession's regulator, and adhere to the standards set out in the code of Practice for Social Workers.
Course structure
Detailed information about the structure of the course and the modules you will study.