Develop the skills you need to prepare for your career

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Dedicated support

Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree.

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Built-in placements

Apply theory to practice on our Social Work courses via placements with our local partners.

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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

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.

MA Social Work

This postgraduate course prepares you to change career paths towards the exciting, challenging and rewarding social work profession.

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.

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Become a professionally qualified social worker with this postgraduate diploma option.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Learn more about our Social Work courses

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Learn from lecturers who know you by name

Our dedication to smaller classes allows our caring 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Learn from highly-experienced expert teaching staff

Marie Price

Senior Lecturer in Social Work

Chris Smethurst

Co-Director – Institute of Education and Social Sciences

Professor Kish Bhatti-Sinclair

Professor of Health and Social Care