Social Work and Community Studies
We’re proud to have been delivering social work education for over 50 years. Training with us, you can study and practise all aspects of social work in ways that promote equality, diversity and social justice to make a real difference to people’s lives. High-quality social work education and the development of high-quality social work practice are inextricably linked.
We believe they are an essential part of the ongoing response required to prevent, address and improve social challenges. Our aim is to produce social work practitioners who are skilled, evidence-informed, resilient and empowered, and who have the knowledge, values, ethics and leadership qualities to work effectively alongside service users, carers and other professionals to achieve excellent outcomes.
Our Courses
Foundation Year courses
Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure successful progression to your chosen degree.
Undergraduate courses
Find out about our range of undergraduate courses, including Primary and Secondary Education, Education Studies and Social Work
Postgraduate courses
Take a look at the postgraduate courses and research degrees available at the School of Education and Social Work.
Our Research
The Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is an inclusive research collective. Our research members work across social work and education phases from early years to higher education, which brings a strong interdisciplinary, inter-sectoral culture to the work we do.
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Facilities
Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Social Work and Community Studies student at BCU.
Our staff
When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.
Our graduates
We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.
Placements
As a student on one of our Social Work and Community courses, placements are important and compulsory.
Blog
Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.
Interview guidance
Get tips and and information on how to prepare for your interview for Social Work and Community Studies courses.
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News
There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.
Go Abroad
Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.
Living in Birmingham
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.