The aim of the course is to produce competent practitioners, who are able to work critically and professionally in combating racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination. It is designed to offer students a rigorous and intellectually broadening educational experience. You will develop your understanding of theories, concepts, analytical techniques and research methods from the social sciences, and learn how to apply these to social welfare policy and practice, to give you a critical understanding of social welfare. The Department has a professional reputation in the field of social work. Lecturers include authors of best selling books on citizenship, community care and child protection.
Students benefit from close links with social service and voluntary organisations.
The Department has an international reputation for its work in the field of social policy. This is a broad based course which benefits from a wide range of staff specialisms. Department has a long-standing commitment to providing training opportunities for mature applicants and for black and ethnic minority students. Anti-discriminatory practice has been at the core of their training philosophy for some years and this emphasis is evident in the teaching of this course. . Very friendly environment with a community feel.