Social and Community Work BA (Hons)

**Why study BA Social & Community Work at Goldsmiths**<br/>**Combine the academic study of social sciences with the opportunity to apply your newfound skills and knowledge in the real world.**<br/><br/><br/>- You will study everything from criminology to mental health, youth work, and community development. You can also specialise in your areas of interest, such as youth justice, global youth work or international development.<br/><br/><br/>- The degree is responsive to changes in the wider political and policy context, and places emphasis on working with communities in ways which empower them to understand and address the contradictory implications.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to critically engage with policy, particularly as it affects vulnerable people from a wide range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have opportunities for vocational experience and a foundation in a range of employment fields - the housing sector, mental health services, criminal justice, community development, working with young people and management responsibilities in the social and public sectors.<br/><br/><br/>- It will equip you to work with people in a range of contexts or to qualify in your chosen field of interest at postgraduate level.<br/><br/><br/>- You will consider a range of issues including race and racism, disability, and LGBT discrimination, among others.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be challenged to learn about yourself and develop into a self-reflexive professional worker.<br/>

Goldsmiths are one of London's most central universities, it takes 10 minutes to get to London Bridge by train or 15 to get to Shoreditch. All undergraduate teaching happens on their friendly single-site campus. Enjoy London without missing out on a campus experience. Their undergraduate accommodation is also on campus, or just a short walk away.<br/><br/>The library is open 24/7, nearly every day of the year. Goldsmith's campus also has a large outdoor green space - perfect for seeing friends. Industry-standard facilities include media suites, research labs, and design studios. But don't just take their word for it, 9 out of 10 of Goldsmith's graduates are in work or further study after graduating (GOS 2017-18).<br/><br/>They're ranked in the world's top 500 (THE World University Rankings 2022), 18th for Art and Design, 12th for Media and Communications, and 44th for Sociology (QS World University Subject Rankings 2022). Many of their subjects are ranked 1st or joint 1st for research intensity too!<br/><br/>Get in touch today to find out more!