Social Work student studying in the Hartley Library
Key facts Involved in professional social work training since 1937 Degree accredited by the General Social Care Council, the governing body for social work in England and Wales Provides high-quality learning opportunities in a range of statutory and voluntary agencies as a result of strong local partnership arrangements with local social work agencies Ranked in the top 10 UK universities for teaching and learning resources in the National Student Survey (2008)
Typical course content −− Introductory social work −− Collaborative working Transformations of the modern world −− Introduction to quantitative methods
−− Ethics, values and empowering practice −− Social problems and social policy −− Social work with adults −− Social work with children and families −− Social work law, practice and the courts −− Research for social work −− Practice methodologies I & II
Funding The majority of our students receive NHS bursaries. To find out more visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
Career opportunities −− Excellent preparation for a career in any area of social work −− Nationally there is a high demand for well-trained social workers −− A social work qualification provides excellent preparation for a career in a variety of related professions, such as counselling, public sector management and personnel
What to do next Contact Shirley Jackson, Admissions Tutor, for more information. A detailed course brochure is available. School of Social Sciences Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 3202/2565 Email: swsucas@southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/sws