BA (Hons)Social Work

Core modules

Applied and Informed Practice

This module leads to a deeper understanding of your professional identity and develops an understanding of the application of the law and social policy in relation to social work practice.

Social Work Assessment, Theory and Models

It is important for social workers to identify, understand and be able to analyse and evaluate a range of different theory, models and methods used when working with people with lived experience and in need of social work. This module will introduce you to a range of different theories, models and methods of intervention that can be used in a variety of areas.

Working in Partnership and in Organisations

The module explores ‘big picture’ topics, such as the role of law and wider political factors. In addition, we look at everyday practice, including teamwork and assertiveness. We will also consider working in partnership and organisations from a systemic perspective. How professionals work together is a key issue of the module.

Developing Professional Capabilities in Practice

Through this module you will begin to learn the true nature of social work practice. Working alongside professional colleagues and within legislative and policy guidelines, you will engage with the needs, circumstances and lives of people with lived experiences and in need of social work, within ‘real-world’ environments.

Core modules

Managing Risk and Safeguarding Practices

This module takes a multi-dimensional view of risk. It considers what constitutes risk and how we should respond to it.

Independent Research Study

During this module you will learn about different research methods and methodologies in order to determine what research is robust and reliable. You will also consider research in relation to important social work themes such as ethics and values and anti-oppressive practice.

Extending Professional Capabilities in Practice

Through this module you will develop a keener insight into the true nature of social work practice. Working alongside professional colleagues and within legislative and policy guidelines, you will engage with the needs, circumstances and lives of people with lived experience and in need of social work, within ‘real-world’ environments.

Optional modules

Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Intervention and Critical Analysis Whilst Working with Children, their Families, and Carers in Social Work

This module addresses the importance of the need to understand the requirements of children in need or at risk of significant harm (s.17 and s.47 under the Children Act 1989) in relation to developmental and environmental issues, mental health, disability and family relationships.

Intervention and Critical Analysis Whilst Working with Adults, their Families and Carers in Social Work

This module addresses issues that vulnerable adults may experience such as long-term or terminal illness, mental health, disability, addiction and relationship or environmental factors.