Social Work - University of Chichester Skip to content Social Work Social Work Accessible and practice-focused courses that prepare you for a fulfilling career See our courses Social Work Accessible and practice-focused courses that prepare you for a fulfilling career See our courses Gold highest award for teaching excellence Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 Top 20 in the UK for Social Work Guardian University Guide 2026 6th in the UK for graduate prospects Complete University Guide 2026 Develop the skills you need to prepare for your career Dedicated support Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree. Built-in placements Apply theory to practice on our Social Work courses via placements with our local partners. Prepare for your career Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become eligible to apply to be a registered social worker. Practice-focused courses Our selection of practice-focused courses will give you the confidence and experience needed for your future. Social Work Courses Discover degrees that provide you with the professional skills to work within specialist settings. Select a learning level All Undergraduate Postgraduate Apprenticeship MA Social Work This postgraduate course prepares you to change career paths towards the exciting, challenging and rewarding social work profession. View details Quick view MA Social Work 2 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) L501 Gain the qualification to enable you to apply to register as a social worker Course is approved by national regulator Social Work England Study modules mapped to national professional standards to ensure course remains relevant to current practice Partnerships with several local authorities to develop your skills and employability View course details of MA Social Work BA (Hons) Social Work Our BA (Hons) Social Work is approved by the professional regulator, Social Work England, and prepares you for a career in an exciting, challenging and rewarding profession. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Social Work 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) L500 Accredited by Social Work England enabling you to register with them on completion Partnerships with several local authorities to develop your skills and employability 95% graduate employment rate Study modules mapped to national professional standards to ensure course remains relevant to current practice View course details of BA (Hons) Social Work MRes Health The MRes Health (named routes) programme is available to both NIHR funded and non-funded students. It is designed as an introduction to research practice either as a standalone qualification or as a precursor to studying for a PhD. View details Quick view MRes Health 1 year full time or 2 years part time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) View course details of MRes Health Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Become a professionally qualified social worker with this postgraduate diploma option. View details Quick view Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work 18 months full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) L502 Gain the necessary qualification to register as a social worker Learn from experienced and qualified social workers Study modules mapped to national standards to ensure course remains relevant to current practice Receive targeted careers support to help you open future career opportunities in a variety of professional roles View course details of Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work MA Advanced Professional Practice This innovative and flexible course for experienced professionals meets your professional CPD requirements as you to take a tailored route towards a full MA degree. View details Quick view MA Advanced Professional Practice Part time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Meet your professional CPD requirements as you gain credits towards a full MA degree Explore your specific areas of interest Develop your future career opportunities in a variety of professional roles Study on a flexible course that fits around your current career View course details of MA Advanced Professional Practice Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship Work as you study and graduate with no tuition fee debt, as you gain practical experience and earn your full BA (Hons) Social Work degree. View details Quick view Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship 3 years Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Graduate with a BA (Hons) Social Work Attend university for one day per week Receive your salary while you study Pay zero fees and graduate without tuition fee debt Upskill and earn a degree qualification while you work View course details of Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship MA Practice Based Play Therapy (taught at the University of Chichester by APAC) APAC are delighted to offer this course in partnership with the University of Chichester. Train to be a fully qualified, integrative Holistic Play Therapist with our new part time, 4 year course. View details Quick view MA Practice Based Play Therapy (taught at the University of Chichester by APAC) 4 years, part-time Bognor Regis Campus and Online Clear pathway to becoming a licensed Play Therapist Comprehensive curriculum covering theory and practice of play therapy Course is accredited by leading professional bodies in the field Be taught by leaders in the field of play therapy View course details of MA Practice Based Play Therapy (taught at the University of Chichester by APAC) Chris Smethurst Institute of Education and Social Sciences Learn more about our Social Work courses Watch video Excellent levels of support Learn from lecturers who know you by name Our dedication to smaller classes allows our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and how best to help you thrive. Our experienced Social Work team are invested in your personal and academic development and provide excellent levels of 1-1 support throughout your studies. Lecturers React to Thank You Letters Listen to Krisha’s letter to Becky Edwards, Senior Lecturer in Childhood, Social Work and Social Care, as she thanks her for all the support she's received throughout her degree. Social Work England approved Qualify ready to register as a professional social worker Our Social Work courses allow you to register with national regulator Social Work England to become a fully qualified social worker and begin your professional career. Gain relevant skills Learn how to work effectively with children, adults and vulnerable people You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children and adults on a wide range of social issues. Our courses look to combine taught modules with high-quality practice placements, allowing you to apply the knowledge and skills gained in practical environments. Personal and professional development Gain vital professional insight and guidance from highly-experienced staff Your tutors ensure you are fully supported throughout your Social Work course, preparing you for a highly rewarding and challenging profession. Our integrated tutorial and peer mentoring programmes help guide you through the process. Centre for Workforce Development Discover a range of short professional development courses The Centre for Workforce Development acts as a hub for associated research, applied research, consultancy, knowledge transfer and continuing professional development (CPD) activity. Work placements Specialised work placement options to given you vital real-world experience We have developed strong working relationships with local authorities across the south of England, where you will gain the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working within the social work profession. Expert teaching staff Learn from highly-experienced expert teaching staff Marie Price Senior Lecturer in Social Work Throughout her career, Marie has always been interested in considering the impact of loss and change on individuals, families, organisations and systems. Chris Smethurst Institute of Education and Social Sciences Chris has a background in both community and residential work with people with learning disabilities, as well as experience working with young children. View all Social Work staff Dr Kish Bhatti-Sinclair Professor of Social Work and Social Policy Kish is known for her work on social work, race and racism and is particularly interested in ethnically sensitive research methodologies and theories. 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