Courses
Want to support people and their families? At Edge Hill University, prepare for life as a social worker with courses delivered alongside the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership.
Learn from a team of qualified and registered social workers and approved mental health practitioners. Listen to guest speakers who are practitioners, service users and carers, senior managers and policy makers. Once you finish the course, you’ll feel ready for the role and be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England.
- We offer a range of practice placements – past students have worked in child and adult services within local authorities, including Lancashire County Council, and organisations such as The Big Issue and Sahir House (HIV support, prevention and training). 100% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2018/19).
- Understand the world of social work with guest lectures from a range of professions including policy makers and carers, as well as service users who will share their own unique experiences with you.
- All our Social Work programmes are delivered alongside our partners in the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership. This partnership includes four local education providers and a number of local authorities including Liverpool City Council.
Courses
| Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Nursing & Social Work | MNSW (Hons) | BL75 |
| Children’s Nursing & Social Work | MNSW (Hons) | BL73 |
| Learning Disabilities Nursing & Social Work | MNSW (Hons) | BL57 |
| Mental Health Nursing & Social Work | MNSW (Hons) | BL65 |
| Social Work | BA (Hons) | L500 |
Student Views
Social Work Latest
- Policy and Procedure vs Discretion in Social Work – Dr Ciarán Murphy
- The Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership – Q&A with Emma Rimmer
- Career Enhancing Opportunities and Real World Experience – Social Work
Social Work in the News
Facilities
The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is one of the leading providers of education and training for health and social care professionals in the North West of England.
Offering some of the best facilities for health, social care and medicine students in the country, the outstanding teaching and learning resources include leading edge clinical skills facilities, an 860-seat lecture theatre, and a variety of teaching rooms and social learning spaces.
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine 360 Virtual Tour
Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre 360 Virtual Tour
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Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.
You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.
Alternatively, our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including social work, through a series of online activities.
Book your place at an open day
View our virtual open day pages
