4 5 Zoe Hodgson Senior lecturer Welcome to the Department of Social Work and the beginning of your journey to the most rewarding career, where you will change people’s lives every day. Our dedicated staff use their extensive and varied experience in the sector to support you to find your particular area of passion, which you can explore through specialised optional module choices and supported placement experiences through our widespread links within the sector. CONGRATULATIONS! HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO... Our courses are developed and taught by experienced lecturing staff, who have worked on the front line and in strategic roles in health and social care. This enables them to draw on in-the-field experience. Guest lecturers and service users from practice also participate in our courses, while a final year vocational project stresses our emphasis on employability. ENRICHMENT Joining us, you can expect education and training that goes far beyond everyday classes and lectures. We are committed to providing additional enrichment opportunities for students, from industry trips and expert visits to experience training such as mental health First Aid, basic life support and much more. Evonne McIntosh Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) I received a very warm welcome, with a guided tour and all my enquiries and questions answered, and I knew it was the right environment for my studies. The support I had personally was immeasurable. Lecturers were always on hand to help and clarify anything I struggled to understand. PLACEMENTS At our university, gaining real-world work experience is a top priority. To prepare you for your future career, we offer placements in diverse health and social settings as an integral part of your studies. You will have the opportunity to complete a placement one day a week, supported by our dedicated health and social care Employability Tutors. Placements are directly linked to modules studied and contribute to module grades, enabling you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical environments and have your practice with service users highlighted and rewarded – providing a perfect springboard to paid employment. Depending on your interests and career goals, you could work in services supporting health and social care issues such as mental health, learning disabilities, homelessness, domestic abuse, brain injuries, addiction, asylumseeking, special educational needs and much more. Our extensive partnerships within the sector ensure you receive comprehensive, hands-on training and valuable experience. START MAKING FRIENDS NOW! You can now join our Unibuddy Community, where you can chat with students who will be on your course, in your accommodation, or who have the same interests and hobbies as you. You will also be able to connect with student ambassadors, who can answer your questions about your course and uni life. UNIBUDDY COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK WELCOME TO YOUR DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
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