Degrees Prospectus Bradford College

SOCIAL WORK
Bradford College has a long history of offering
Social Work degrees which transform our
students into successful social workers. Our
academic tutors have all been social workers,
so you will be learning from people who share
a common goal - to support people when they
need it most.
The demand for social workers in the UK continues
to be high, with new and increasing needs in
communities across the country, such as those
that have been affected by the pandemic and the
cost-of-living crisis, an increasing number of people
experiencing mental health issues, a growing
refugee community and an ageing population.
Social workers provide people with hope and are
vital for people’s needs to be met.
Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons) in Social Work
has been developed in consultation with partner
agencies and the people who use the services;
this ensures our degree meets the needs of the
community. You’ll expand your knowledge and skills
in working with children and families, older people,
people with learning and physical disabilities and
people with mental health conditions.
A social work degree is a combination of theory
and practice, so our teaching team will support
you in honing professional skills that are vital to
the job such as assessment and decision-making,
negotiation and conflict-resolution, emotional
resilience and ethical and anti-discriminatory
practice. Research-informed practice is integral
to this degree and to your future career.
• To ensure that you are ready to work
in the sector, you will go on two work
placements during your second and
third year. This will enable you to apply
evidence-based approaches and
demonstrate research informed practice.
• You will have many enrichment
opportunities such as guest lecturers
who are experts in their field and in-house
conferences.
Upon successfully graduating you will
be expected to register with Social Work
England and adhere to the standards of
conduct, performance and ethics. You will
complete your Assessed and Supported
Year in Employment (ASYE) before
qualifying as a social worker.
You will undertake
170 DAYS
of work experience
on this programme
Social Care & Community Practice
Course title Course length Entry requirements
BA (Hons) Social Work 3 years full-time 120 UCAS Tariff Points
Accreditation
Our Social Work degree is approved by the
national regulating body Social Work England.
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