Social Work
Social Work
In today's complex and interconnected world, the need for skilled and compassionate social workers has never been greater.
At UWL, we are committed to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable populations and advocate for social justice.
Find out more below about our social work courses and what potential career paths and social work jobs could open up for you.
Social work undergraduate courses
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BSocial Work (Hons) Social Work (West London Campus)
West London Campus
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Our exciting social work degree has been developed collaboratively with social workers, educators, academics, practice professionals, experts by experience, and students.
Find out more about our social work course here.
Why study a social work degree?
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Why study a social work degree?
As well as opening up a variety of different professional roles and social work jobs, a social work degree will provide you with the ability to make a positive impact on people's lives.
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Why study a social work degree at the University of West London?
Our social work course leads to a professional qualification, approved by Social Work England, which can open the door to many rewarding social work jobs and assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) opportunities.
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What do I need to study a social work degree at the University of West London?
Take a look at the social work course pages for details on the entry requirements for this course.
As part of the selection process, you will need to attend a selection day, including a written assessment and an individual interview with a panel.
You will also need a satisfactory enhanced DBS and you will have to sign up to the online update system so that your details are regularly updated. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Where can a social work degree take me?
Job roles
Once you graduate you could go on to work in a range of social work jobs, including within:
- a local authority
- the health sector
- the education sector
- non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- the private and charitable sectors.
A qualified social worker can study postgraduate qualifications through post-registration study or training and learning. You will also have the option to specialise in wide and various career pathways, settings and roles.
Qualified social workers can train to become practice educators* and take on a student in their agency.
*You will need to be in practice for two years after qualifying before you can train as practice educators (PE)