BA (Hons) Social Work Bachelor's degree at Southampton Solent University

This module will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your readiness for direct practice and progression to the level 5 placement (second year) of the social work programme.

In this module you will learn about the place of interpersonal skills in social work and their key building blocks. These include reflective practice, professional boundaries, anti-oppressive practice and emotional intelligence.

In this module you will journey through the historical changes in society which have led to the formation of social work and how it developed as a profession. This module will introduce you to a critical understanding of the historical context of social work and the changing role of politics and the State in relation to social work.

This module introduces the general legal context and framework for social work practice in respect to working with vulnerable children, young people and adults. You will gain an understanding of key legislation and determine the associated social work duties and responsibilities.

You will learn about the stages of human development throughout the lifespan with a focus on cognitive psychological development, psycho-social and emotional theories, mental health and the interaction between the environment and a person's psychology.

This module builds on the knowledge acquired while studying 'Sociological Perspectives in Contemporary Society' in the first semester and explores the origins of community social work.

This module leads to a deeper understanding of your professional identity and develops an understanding of the application of the law and social policy in relation to social work practice.

It is important for social workers to identify, understand and be able to analyse and evaluate a range of different theory, models and methods used when working with people with lived experience and in need of social work. This module will introduce you to a range of different theories, models and methods of intervention that can be used in a variety of areas.

The module explores 'big picture' topics, such as the role of law and wider political factors. In addition, we look at everyday practice, including teamwork and assertiveness. We will also consider working in partnership and organisations from a systemic perspective. How professionals work together is a key issue of the module.

Through this module you will begin to learn the true nature of social work practice. Working alongside professional colleagues and within legislative and policy guidelines, you will engage with the needs, circumstances and lives of people with lived experiences and in need of social work, within 'real-world' environments.

This module takes a multi-dimensional view of risk. It considers what constitutes risk and how we should respond to it.

During this module you will learn about different research methods and methodologies in order to determine what research is robust and reliable. You will also consider research in relation to important social work themes such as ethics and values and anti-oppressive practice.

Through this module you will develop a keener insight into the true nature of social work practice. Working alongside professional colleagues and within legislative and policy guidelines, you will engage with the needs, circumstances and lives of people with lived experience and in need of social work, within 'real-world' environments.

This module addresses the importance of the need to understand the requirements of children in need or at risk of significant harm (s.17 and s.47 under the Children Act 1989) in relation to developmental and environmental issues, mental health, disability and family relationships.

This module addresses issues that vulnerable adults may experience such as long-term or terminal illness, mental health, disability, addiction and relationship or environmental factors.