Social workers primarily support the most marginalised in society. The people we help face many challenges and traumas. Our job is to understand these traumas and provide support during tough times. Often, this means recognising the public reasons behind personal pain. The Social Work degree emphasises a strong commitment to social justice.
As a Social Work student, you'll study sociology, social policy, psychology, law, social theory, and methods. You'll explore barriers like poverty, disability, racism, and sexism that users face. These barriers negatively impact people, so it's vital to understand how society affects lives. In your second and third years, you'll complete 170 practice days in a social work setting.