Social Work and Community Studies blog

Why we chose to become social workers

We asked our Social Work students what motivated them to want to become social workers.

The Home Environment flat is an immersive space designed to feel like you are entering someone's home. It is a self-co...

The key distinctions between the two roles are the age range that each profession focuses on. Social work focuses on p...

Explore some rewarding career paths designed for those who thrive on helping others, that you can study for here at BCU...

Sue provides her first year experience of what it's like to study social work at BCU.

You’re interested in improving the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society by becoming a social worker, ...

If you want to learn more about Social Work and keep up to date with current issues, we've selected the best podcasts o...

What makes Birmingham so special? Read on to find out why you should come to Birmingham to study Social Work.

Jessica Wagner, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Course Leader for MSc Social Work, shares an insight into her life ...

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU Social Work student. Take a look ...

Feeling worried about going on placement? It’s completely normal to feel nervous, but it’s also an exciting and valuab...

If you're wondering about taking the next step and applying for a course then we've got the help you need to make an ap...

Children are placed at the heart of the School of Education and Social Work. Our courses are centred on their wellbein...

BSc (Hons) Social Work student, Margaret Duckhouse spoke to us about why she chose to study this course at Birmingham C...

Welcome to our Virtual Open Day! If you’re interested in Social Work, today is a great way to get to know more about ...