Social Work and Community Studies blog

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.

Future careers in social work

You’re interested in improving the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society by becoming a social worker, ...

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 Birmingham

What makes Birmingham so special? Read on to find out why you should come to Birmingham 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...

Why we chose to study Education at BCU

Children are placed at the heart of the School of Education and Social Work. Our courses are centred on their wellbein...

Margaret Duckhouse: Why I chose to study BSc (Hons) Social Work at BCU

BSc (Hons) Social Work student, Margaret Duckhouse spoke to us about why she chose to study this course at Birmingham C...

Social Work Open Day: Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Virtual Open Day! If you’re interested in Social Work, today is a great way to get to know more about ...

Where can a degree in Social Work take you?

Discover nine career areas your degree in Social Work could lead you to, by  improving the lives of some of the most vu...

Social Work students help to 'Mend the Gap'

Our Social Work Department hosted a ‘Mend the Gap’ project on behalf of the Regional West Midlands Social Work Teaching...

Social Work students - The Netherlands

In February, three staff and five students from our Social Work Department were welcomed to the eighth International We...