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Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 | Social Work and Sociology

Social Work
Key Information
Why study this course?

Course type

This single honours degree offers a broad but focused approach,
embracing the social sciences, ethics and the law as they relate to
social work theory and practice. You will explore social issues such as
diversity, rights, justice and economic wellbeing. You’ll learn to undertake
effective assessments, planning, interventions and reviews, working in a
confidential and non-discriminatory manner with individuals, families and
communities. You’ll develop skills for promoting independence, providing
support, and preventing harm, neglect and abuse. You’ll also develop
transferable skills such as teamwork, record keeping, communication and
reflective practice. The course includes 170 days of placement in at least
two settings. Keele is one of four Social Work Teaching Partnerships in
England which provide an enriched practice experience.

Course duration

Indicative modules

No

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.

First year
• Human Growth
and Development
• Key Concepts in the
Social Sciences
• Foundations of Social Work
• Introduction to Legal Processes
• Inequality and Discrimination
• Introduction to Social Work
with Adults (Law, policy
and practice)
• Introduction to Social Work
with Children and Families
(Law, policy and practice)
Second year
• Social Work Theory
and Methods
• Social Work with Adults
(Law; Disability; Mental
Health; Inter-professional
working; Risk)
• Social Work with Children and
Families (Law; Disability; Mental
Health; Inter-professional
working; Risk)
Third year
• Social Work Research
• Applying Social Work
Knowledge and Research
• Personal and Professional
Development

What will this mean
for my future?

Three years

Indicative entry
requirements
BBB or ABC

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