Social Work, BSc (Hons) at Swansea University

If you want a career where you can make a real, positive difference to the lives of people and communities in vulnerable circumstances, then our Social Work degree is the ideal springboard.

This professionally accredited course will give you the academic knowledge and practical experience to begin a career as a registered social worker.

You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus.

You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to communicate your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

WHY SOCIAL WORK AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY?

Social Work at Swansea has an excellent reputation, being ranked:

• 13th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020)
• 19th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2020)

Our course is accredited by Social Care Cymru and recognised by the regulatory bodies in the other UK nations, so on completion, you can register as a qualified social worker.

We have very good links with social services agencies in south and west Wales, and in local authority and voluntary sectors, offering placements in a range of settings.

You can study some modules through the medium of Welsh and may be eligible for internal scholarships or financial support through Coleg Cymraeg.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.