If you’re passionate about making a difference to children, families and adults, our 3-year Social Work degree – approved by Social Work England – is for you.
Social work changes lives. We know. We've been training social workers for more than 20 years, and our graduates continue to make a difference to the children, families and adults they work with.
This challenging yet rewarding career will often bring you into the lives of some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised communities.
The chances are you’re naturally patient, honest and tolerant – someone with sound judgement who sees the value in people. We’ll nurture those qualities, while giving you the knowledge and skills you need to qualify as a social worker.
Study with us in Cambridge, Chelmsford, or Peterborough and develop your skills out on placement while you are an undergraduate.
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We know that learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. As a social work student at ARU you’ll benefit from:
Join our social work community and:
Our course is approved by Social Work England. When you graduate, you'll be eligible to apply to register as a professional social worker.
Associate Professor and MA Social Work Cambridge Course Lead
Principal Lecturer and Course Leader (Social Work)
Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Race Equality Lead
Principal Lecturer for Practice Learning (cross-site)
Senior Lecturer (Social Work) and Course Leader (MSc Advanced Social Work and PGCert Approved Mental Health Professional, AMHP)
Senior Lecturer
Associate Professor (Social Work)
Associate Professor
Senior Lecturer Practitioner in Social Work
Senior Lecturer, Social Work
Senior Lecturer Practitioner
Senior Lecturer Practitioner
Deputy Head of School Education and Social Care
Senior Lecturer, Social Work
Our degree course is a professional qualification, approved by Social Work England.
Social workers must be registered and, once you finish this course, you’ll be able to apply to register with Social Work England.
During your time with us, you'll gain the skills and knowledge you need for a career as a social worker. You’ll be skilled in case management and able to work safely within the law.
Once you’re registered there’s a wide range of job opportunities for trained social workers. Our graduates work in services including adoption, fostering, child protection, adult safeguarding and youth offending. You can choose to work in the public, private or voluntary sectors – often alongside colleagues from other disciplines.
"My top tip would be to be honest and really show your desire to undertake the course."
HANNAHBA (Hons) Social Work
Check out our social work interview tipsIf you want to know more about our Social Work BA (Hons) course, we're offering virtual taster days where you can meet our lecturers and current students, learn more about the course and the role of the social worker, and pick up useful tips for your application and interview.
Find out more about our Taster DaysIf your application to study social work is successful, we'll invite you to an interview day in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough. Here’s how to get prepared.
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