Social Work and Community Studies blog
Social Work students working with the community
Students were given the opportunity to attend a mock child protection conference led by real industry professionals, to...
Koby Davis: From Youth Work to the King’s Summer Garden Party
As a Youth Work and Communities student, Koby’s commitment to improving services for young people has led to signific...
Building Confidence, Creating Change: My Journey in Youth Work and Communities
Youth Work and Communities graduate Madeeha is now employed as an Education Worker. Here, she discusses her universi...
A week in the life of a Youth Work and Communities student
Balancing youth work, university, tutoring, and volunteering makes for a demanding but rewarding week. Meet Mohamm...
Why we chose to become social workers
We asked our Social Work students what motivated them to want to become social workers.
What is the home environment and how does it support your learning?
The Home Environment flat is an immersive space designed to feel like you are entering someone's home. It is a self-co...
Social Work and Youth Work – What’s the difference?
The key distinctions between the two roles are the age range that each profession focuses on. Social work focuses on p...
Career paths you can take if you like helping people
Explore some rewarding career paths designed for those who thrive on helping others, that you can study for here at BCU...
A first year experience of a Social Work student
Sue provides her first year experience of what it's like to study social work at BCU.
Six great Social Work podcasts you should listen to
If you want to learn more about Social Work and keep up to date with current issues, we've selected the best podcasts o...
Why study social work in ̽»¨Ö±²¥
What makes ̽»¨Ö±²¥ so special? Read on to find out why you should come to ̽»¨Ö±²¥ to study Social Work.
Academic Spotlight: Jessica Wagner
Jessica Wagner, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Course Leader for MSc Social Work, shares an insight into her life ...
5 reasons why you shouldn't miss our Open Days
Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU Social Work student. Take a look ...
Student blogs - My Social work placement experience
Feeling worried about going on placement? It’s completely normal to feel nervous, but it’s also an exciting and valuab...
Top tips for applying to BSc Social Work
If you're wondering about taking the next step and applying for a course then we've got the help you need to make an ap...