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Social Work and Social Care

If you have a passion for helping people, our programmes will equip you with the tools and research-informed knowledge you’ll need for a rewarding career.

Our Social Work degree is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and as a graduate you are eligible for registration as a qualified Social Worker. The programme has been developed in collaboration with social work agencies and is led by experienced academics.

Our Working with Children, Young People and Families degree gives you a firm understanding of policy and legislative issues, as well as the hands-on practical experience you need to be an effective practitioner.

My experience has been positive and to be on the path to getting a degree in the career I want is truly amazing as I never thought it was something I could do. I have enjoyed my lectures, meeting people from different backgrounds and joining societies.

Hannah Khan, BA (Hons) Social Work

Where social work and social care can take you

Reasons to study Social Work

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Dr Trevor Rodgers-Gray explains why you should study BA (Hons) Social Work at the University of Bradford.

reasons to study working with children, young people and families

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Brian Mitchell explains why you should study Working with BA (Hons) Children, Young People and Families at the University of Bradford.

Find out more about social work and social care

Pamela Richardson | BA (Hons) Social Work

Pamela and her husband, Anthony returned to education as adult learners and studied Access Courses in Social Work and Engineering respectively at Leeds City College before joining the University of Bradford.

Both graduated in July 2019, with Pamela achieving a first-class degree in BA Social Work.

Read more about Pamela's Social Work experience

An image of husband and wife, Anthony and Pamela Richardson, on the day of Anthony's Graduation.

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