Social Work

About this course

Social work is a profession dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities facing some of the most difficult challenges in human life: poverty, abuse, mental illness, disability, addiction, homelessness and the breakdown of family relationships. Social workers assess risk, coordinate care, advocate for vulnerable people and work within complex legal and policy frameworks to promote wellbeing and social justice. The role requires not only deep knowledge of social policy, law and human development but also the personal qualities of empathy, resilience and sound professional judgement that allow practitioners to make difficult decisions under pressure. At Coventry University this programme encompasses contemporary issues in social work practice, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes required to practise effectively and to make a positive differ

Where its graduates go

The 1 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 95% of graduatescards →

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