How does studying at Northumbria prepare you for the future?
The importance of people being actively engaged in
occupations throughout life and periods of ill-health, transition and change is
becoming increasingly recognised on a local, national, and international level
meaning now is a great time to enter this exciting profession.
Northumbria University boasts strong links with many local
organisations and out calibre of graduates is respected throughout the
profession, which can be beneficial to your future employment prospects. By
successfully completing the Programme you will be eligible to seek registration
as a social worker with Social Work England.
The Programme aims to offer opportunity, relevance, and
enhanced employability to you through learning, teaching, and employer
engagement. Qualified social workers have the opportunity to undertake social
work post qualifying accredited programmes at Northumbria University.
What kind of Social Work jobs can I progress onto after
my degree?
Many of our graduates from this course go on to work as
social workers, dealing with children in need, caring for users with substance
or alcohol misuse, people who are homeless or those suffering with mental
health problems.
Graduates have successful careers in organisations such as
local authorities or voluntary sectors, like the NSPCC, as well as going on to
further education.