Social work facilities
Our specialist facilities are designed and developed for you, to support your journey as a social worker.
Facilities designed for you
Put your academic knowledge into practice by using our state-of-the-art facilities.
Navigate challenging situations that you may face as a social worker, by simulating real-life scenarios in a supported environment.
Facilities include:
- ‘The flat’
- The CAVE
- Mock courtroom
You’ll get the opportunity to work with actors, ageing kits and headsets for role play. Find out more about the latest technology to experience symptoms of physical health conditions and gain access to mock hospital wards and mannequins.
Social work student testimonial
“I applied to the course because the content looked engaging and has simulation facilities that are safe spaces for practice. I particularly enjoyed the lived experience speakers and working with actors in the flat.”
“I applied to the course because the content looked engaging and has simulation facilities that are safe spaces for practice. I particularly enjoyed the lived experience speakers and working with actors in the flat.”
‘The flat’
A specialist space that represents a community flat. This is where practical simulations allow you to develop your skills as a social worker.
Next door is a lecture theatre where you can see into ‘the flat’ through a one-way mirror. This allows you to observe mock scenarios and analyse and reflect on the outcomes. You’ll learn the skills you’ll need to bring complex situations to positive resolutions.
Simulations can include:
- Helping women experiencing homelessness.
- Dealing with challenging domestic behaviour.
- Assisting a service user with mental health challenges.
The CAVE
The CAVE is an interactive room that can replicate any physical environment virtually. Using 360-degree sight and sound, the CAVE can support learning by simulating everyday environments you might encounter in your future career as a social worker.
Scenario-based learning can include:
- Working in a hospital within a multi-disciplinary team
- Interacting with service users in a variety of environments such as home, schools, hospitals and court
You can also take a further leap into the digital world, utilising our virtual reality equipment, HTC Vive and ClassVR headsets creating a fully immersive learning experience.
Mock courtroom
At the heart of the Law School, our moot court provides a space to learn how to present yourself in a legal setting.
By training in this environment, you’ll:
- Prepare yourself for complicated situations
- Develop your advocacy skills
- Learn to prove key evidence in a clear, communicative way
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