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Social Care and Social Work

Be part of a profession that brings change to communities, one life at a time.

Why study social work?

You’ll feel challenged, you’ll make a difference and you’ll build remarkable relationships.

You’ll often be in complex and challenging situations but you’ll help to bring about social change through working in partnership with individuals, families and communities.

On our BA (Hons) Social Work course you’ll truly appreciate the difference those individuals make, learn how to communicate with people with a range of needs and develop your skills whilst on placements.

Our BA (Hons) Integrated Health and Social Care course will help you explore how health and social care services are most effective when they work together. You’ll understand how the support and care a person needs changes as they age or how to recognise a person’s strengths to make a difference to their life.

We aim to develop your resilience and help you learn ways to manage the situations you’re faced with.

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Why Manchester Met?

Health and social care partnership

Our undergraduate courses have been designed and developed in consultation with employers in the health and social care sector​. The course content is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

Career prospects

90.1% of our graduates go on to work or further study 15 months after completing their course. (Data from Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21 graduates – UK, full-time, first degree respondents. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2023 hesa.ac.uk).

Teaching excellence

You’ll learn from experts in a wide range of areas including substance misuse, communities, criminal justice and mental health.

Industry mentor

Develop creative and decision making skills by working alongside employers and working professionals from settings like local women's charities.

Rise programme

You'll have the opportunity to extend beyond your curriculum by participating with Rise and its distinctive skill-based workshops which help you secure extra credits to add to your CV.

Placement experience

In BA (Hons) Social Work, you’ll complete two practice placements — a full-time 70-day placement in year two and a full-time 100-day placement in year three. In BA (Hons) Integrated Health and Social Care, you'll complete a placement in year two, working in various health and social care settings across Greater Manchester.

I chose to study my degree as I was keen to work with people and help others to help themselves. My previous experience working with children meant I really enjoyed the course content and found it interesting.
Hannah
BA (Hons) Social Work
I chose to study my degree as I was keen to work with people and help others to help themselves. My previous experience working with children meant I really enjoyed the course content and found it interesting.
Hannah
BA (Hons) Social Work

Our Reputation

Social Work England

Social Work England

This course was approved by the HCPC and is now approved by Social Work England.

National Student Survey (NSS)

National Student Survey 2023 (NSS)

95.1% student satisfaction - In response to: How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Rated an "outstanding" university

Manchester Met received overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027.

Times Higher Education

Student satisfaction

We're ranked in the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction, according to the Times Higher Education.

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Research with impact

90% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (2021).

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