50 years of Social Work education
(1970 – 2020)
Since we began teaching social work as what was then Birmingham Polytechnic in 1970, our mission has been to provide the highest quality student-centred education using the latest technology and advances in evidence-informed teaching and learning methodologies. Working in partnership with employers, practitioners, citizens who are ‘experts by experience’, our students and other professionals, we know that we are stronger together and aim to continue to make a difference and to transform people’s futures in our society.
To celebrate our journey so far we are hosting seven main events during the 2021-22 academic year. We look forward to meeting many of you as we celebrate our students and alumni, the efforts of all those who have worked here, and friends who have supported us over the last half century.
To be notified when booking for events is open, please email albert.moylan@bcu.ac.uk or sally.andrews@bcu.ac.uk advising which event(s) you are interested in.
I AM BCU - Social Work Alumni
Victoria Coker
After working as a Nurse, Victoria decided to return to university to study Social Work. She thrived on the course, happy to finally do something she was passionate about. After graduating, she worked her way up the ranks in the industry, before returning to BCU to work as a Visiting Lecturer, where she is now inspiring the next generation of Social Workers.
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After arriving at BCU as a mature student, Simon thrived on the Social Work course and in his work placement opportunities. After graduating, he progressed in his academic career, completing a PhD, and working as a Lecturer in Social Work. Nowadays, Simon is Head of Department of Social Work, Care and Community at Nottingham Trent University.
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Muhiz was inspired to study Social Work from a young age and arrived at BCU as the first one in his family to attend university. A decade after graduating, Muhiz has excelled in his chosen industry, now working as a qualified and experienced Social Worker in Birmingham, alongside supporting current students in their work placement opportunities.
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