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This program offers a thorough exploration of personal and societal wellness, preparing you with the crucial abilities, insights, and principles for a rewarding profession in social services. Acquire real-world expertise through a 70-day internship during your second year and a 100-day placement in your final year, guaranteeing you complete your studies with both academic credentials and practical training for professional achievement.Endorsed by Social Work England and our collaboration with the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership, you'll access superior instruction and development opportunities while leveraging state-of-the-art facilities at the Marches Centre for Excellence in Health and Social Care.Our bachelor's program in social work provides students with a detailed examination of personal and collective health and welfare. You'll acquire fundamental competencies, understanding, and ethical foundations required to succeed in this profession.The curriculum includes hands-on learning opportunities alongside academic work. Students undertake a 70-day professional placement in their second academic year, followed by a 100-day placement in their final year.Graduates will possess both the practical experience and formal qualifications needed to launch a successful social work career.What does this social work program aim to achieve?Cultivate essential social work ethics as outlined by the British Association of Social WorkersBuild a foundational knowledge base to support competent and efficient practice, adhering to Social Work England's Professional StandardsEnhance critical thinking, investigative, and problem-solving skills applicable to both academic study and ethical, research-oriented professional practiceFoster a social work approach dedicated to equitable treatment, acknowledging systemic disparities, and actively working to address them.