Social Work

On the Social Work program from Sheffield Hallam University you’ll expand your knowledge and practice skills, integrating legal frameworks which impact upon individuals and communities within local and global social work interventions.

Through direct practice you’ll develop social work expertise to analyse and interpret research, evidence and statute effectively – presenting an appropriate course of action and recommendations in an anti-oppressive, rights-based manner in the multi-cultural context of the UK.

Key facts

• Study contemporary knowledge, legal responsibilities and duties of social workers.

• Apply ethically sound professional judgements to social work practice situations.

• Undertake practice placements in a range of social work areas and settings which meet Social Work England (SWE) standards and guidance.

• Develop problem-solving and shared-decision-making skills to address complex social work practice issues – required for your registration as a social worker.

Careers and opportunities

Social work is an in-demand profession with a protected title. The MSW is a professionally approved course which prepares you to become a newly qualified social worker. The University have an excellent record of graduate employment – there are many aspects of employability skills designed into the modules and practice learning.

Previous graduates of this course have gone to work in:

• Local authority children and families social work teams

• Local authority adult social work teams

• Safeguarding roles

• Mental health low/medium secure units

• Community mental health teams

• Third sector organisations, like NSPCC, Womens Aid, Fostering Sector agencies

Courses include:

• Evaluating Research Methodologies

• Law, Policy, Rights And Justice

• Social Work Practice Placement One

• Theoretical Perspectives, Values And Ethics For Social Work

• Creating Original Practice

• Evaluating Complexity In Practice