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Learn with us to become a Social Worker

Social work offers a varied and interesting career working with and supporting adults, children, families and their wider communities.  It can be a challenging and demanding career but offers unique rewards and job satisfaction.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for high calibre candidates with a good academic ability, strong values base and the ability to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

  • Emotional intelligence
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Collaborative working

Why choose social work?

Watch the films below to hear why some of our current Social Workers chose the profession and their experiences of  studying and working in the partnership.


Pathways to becoming a Social Worker

There are a range of routes you can choose, one of which is through the completion of a social work qualifying degree.  Both our University partners offer undergraduate and post-graduate options including new four-year integrated Masters programmes.  The Masters programme combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single degree, helping you prepare to work in all social care settings.

University and local authority partners work closely to ensure students are supported to make the transition to social work practitioners.

Start your journey today, see what we can offer you on our degree pathway.