Social work degrees

Social work is a rewarding and challenging profession that supports those in need.

It is a career where you can make a difference to people dealing with situations such as poverty, addiction, unemployment, disability, abuse and mental illness. You could also be helping people deal with issues around fostering and adoption, safeguarding, or living independently.

At Brighton we offer social work degrees and courses at all levels, from an apprenticeship to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, to continued professional development for qualified social workers.

Our courses are approved by Social Work England and offer clinical practice hours.

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Why study social work at Brighton

Experience in real-world settings

We run our courses with local agencies including Brighton & Hove City Council, East and West Sussex County Councils, with contributions from carers and service users, so you will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with those already working in the field.

Inter-professional learning

On our undergraduate and postgraduate social work degrees and short courses you will learn with students from related subjects including nursing, midwifery, medicine, occupational therapy, education and physiotherapy.

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Excellent employment rates

95% of students from our Social Work BSc go on to work and or further study within 15 months of the course (Discover Uni).

Accreditation

Approved by Social Work England

What jobs could I do with a social work degree or masters?

A social work degree can prepare you for a variety of careers in the social services field, including positions as a social worker, case manager, counsellor, and more. Some specific job titles that you might be qualified for with a degree in social work include:

child and family social worker
school social worker
medical social worker
mental health and substance abuse social worker
geriatric social worker
social work administrator.

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Bursaries for social work

Find out whether you are eligible for an NHS bursary to help towards study-related expenses.

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School of Humanities and Social Science

Find out about the school in which our social work courses are based.

Social Work England

Our courses are approved by this specialist regulator which sets the standards that social workers and social work courses are expected to meet.

Our social work degrees

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Continued professional development

Social work short courses

Social work related degrees

You might also be interested in the Global Health MSc.

What’s happening at Brighton?

Brighton secures national Silver Award for teaching excellence

The University of Brighton has been recognised for the quality of its teaching and student outcomes in a UK-wide evaluation of higher education institutions.

Are you an international student considering studying social work?

Dr Jem Price, Principal Lecturer in Social Work offers advice and questions to consider for international students considering studying social work at the University of Brighton.

Welcome to the School of Humanities and Social Science!

Professor Stephen Maddison welcomes you to your new academic home.

Social Work students participate in creative reflection sessions following film screening

In May, students and staff watched the Art of Attachment (2018) and used the screening as a springboard to discuss trauma-informed practice and the importance of allowing people space and time to share their stories and for practitioners to listen and be aware of their own vulnerability.