Social Work at Birmingham
Inspire change and make an impact by studying Social Work. At Birmingham, you will gain expert knowledge and hands-on experience, graduating feeling ready to be a qualified social worker. Learn from leading academics and practitioners, preparing you for a rewarding career that brings meaningful change to communities locally and globally.
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Explore our green, historic campus and imagine what your life could look like as a student in the Department of Social Work and Social Care. Join us for academic-led talk to find out more about the programme, placements, and student life.
Chat with expert staff and students, get your questions answered, and find out why Birmingham could be the perfect place for you.
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Transform your passion into a rewarding career
Our programme will help open doors to diverse and rewarding careers thanks to hands-on placements, expert teaching, and strong industry links. You’ll graduate ready to take on roles such as social worker, advocate, or community leader. Globally recognised, our course equips you to drive social, positive progress and support.
Why study Social Work at Birmingham?
- Learn from leading academics and practitioners, ensuring your education is grounded in the latest research and best practices in social work.
- Gain real-world experience with two practice placements that will allow you to apply your knowledge in diverse settings and build your professional network.
- Graduate with a globally-recognised qualification, opening doors to a wide range of social work and humanitarian careers.
- Benefit from our close ties with social work organisations, service users, and local communities to ensure you’re prepared for a rewarding career.
Our programme
Explore our BA Social WorkOur course places lived experience at the forefront of our teaching by collaborating with a wide range of service users, carers, and practitioners to provide you with a broad range of experiences.
A Global University
Student lifeBy choosing to study at Birmingham, you can be part of an outstanding university, renowned for changing lives and transforming society. Be part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries.
Live in an exciting city
Explore your cityIn the heart of England, Birmingham is a diverse, modern and exciting city with a long cultural and intellectual heritage. Less than two hours from London, Birmingham is situated in a prime, central location in the country, and offers everything you could desire from a capital city, within easy reach of the picturesque English countryside.
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In your prospectus, discover an overview of our facilities on campus, an introduction to bustling and vibrant city of Birmingham and see our extensive list of courses with the entry requirements.