Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Social Work

Few careers offer as much opportunity to support people as social work. Often, inequalities and injustices in society create difficulties for people involved with social services. The social work profession acknowledges these difficulties and endeavours to support people to manage their situations and effect positive change.

USW's social work degree is based on the All Wales Assessment Framework for Social Work, which includes the National Occupational Standards for Social Work, and the Social Care Wales Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Workers.

This means students will graduate with the professional qualification required to register as a social worker.

The social work degree consists of academic and practice-based elements. Half the students' time will involve practice learning opportunities in statutory, voluntary and third sectors. This will help consolidate their knowledge and skills, and prepare them for practice.