Social Work
Our ethos is all about empowering our community and making positive changes, our Social Work courses align with this. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of issues and trends in social care and supporting people in overcoming many challenges.
Our course prepares students to become professional social workers, emphasising small group practice, interactive learning, and real-world placements to equip students with the skills needed for a modern, multi-professional workforce. Graduates are eligible to register with Social Work England and practice as social workers in England.
Choose from:
Degree Apprenticeship
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Postgraduate/Post-Registration
CPD and Short courses
We also have a range of short courses for professionals who are interested in refreshing their knowledge and skills or just want to stay on top of new developments in social work.
More information about our social work and social care short courses
Reputation and expertise
Our University was one of the first institutions in England and Wales to offer a social work qualification linked to an Honours degree programme. Over the past 35 years the University has developed a proven record of offering its students a high quality of social work education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and for its applied social work research.
We have extensive links with universities in Europe and world wide, affording opportunities to learn from such international links and expertise.
Practice placements
Every year of the programme, students undertake placements as we believe that the best way to develop clinical skills and knowledge is by working in the field of Social Work. There are placements within Hertfordshire County Council and our students are also placed in other independent and voluntary sector organisations.
We have a dedicated team that manages and supports placements ensuring that your clinical practice experience is of the highest quality.
Contact us
If you would like to find out more, please e-mail the Social Work team at socialworkadmissions@herts.ac.uk