Social Work BA (Hons)

Embarking on a Social Work degree at ARU Peterborough promises to be a transformative journey where your existing skills<br/>and values meet academia, and your desire to have a positive impact on society becomes a tangible goal. Our Social Work<br/>course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed by social workers, blending theoretical knowledge with<br/>hands-on practice. Successful completion of this degree will enable you to apply to register with Social Work England to use the<br/>legally protected title of social worker.<br/><br/>One of the key elements of this degree is the emphasis on real-world application. You will be supported to prepare for<br/>placements with interactive skills days. We will also provide you with engaging practice placements which will allow you to<br/>develop and apply your skills in two diverse placements, including a statutory social work setting. Our close partnerships with<br/>organisations across the region allow the opportunity for experiences across wide-ranging and interesting areas of social work<br/>practice, as well as providing excellent links for your future employability.<br/><br/>The vibrant learning environment at ARU Peterborough is enriched by passionate lecturers who are not just educators, but also<br/>experienced social work practitioners from a range of specialisms, bringing real-world insights into the classroom. The team are<br/>supported to develop and deliver the programme by both current social work practitioners and people with lived experience of<br/>social work services, embedding authentic perspectives of social work into your learning. You will have regular opportunities to<br/>work with our own established group of people with lived experience of social work services at ARU Peterborough, who provide<br/>this important perspective of social work within our programme through co-developing your learning resources and co-delivering<br/>lectures and workshops.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree journey you will develop a robust academic foundation in social work and deep sense of<br/>purpose. Many of our previous students describe their social work education as life-changing, and you will find that this degree is<br/>much more than just a qualification. This degree offers you the opportunity to join a professional community committed to<br/>advocacy for social justice, and for you to embark on a career path where you will have the potential to create meaningful and<br/>positive change for both individuals and communities.