BSc (Hons) Social Work (Bedford)

University of Bedfordshire

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course is your first exciting step towards becoming a counselling psychologist helping people deal with issues like bereavement domestic violence sexual abuse traumas and relationship difficulties.
Psychology Counselling & Therapies offers a unique approach blending knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy - including psychodynamic person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches - to gain a thorough understanding of the core areas. Alongside this you learn how to apply your knowledge to everyday real-life situations taking different perspectives on psychological issues and problems.

The course gives you the skills you need to move on to professional postgraduaYour first step towards a career as a registered social worker this course equips you with the knowledge skills and resilience needed to improve the lives of vulnerable adults children and families. Approved by Social Work England this degree offers graduates eligibility to join the professional register after which you can pursue a career in social work across a range of settings.

The course prepares you to work in a rapidly changing complex and unpredictable sector offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge skills and practice. It combines work-placement experience practical skills development and academic study with a focus on applying theory to practice.

You first study the foundations of social work including social policy human growth and development relevant legislation for professional practice and working with people. Later units explore issues contexts and interventions in social work along with two work-placement opportunities and a final-year research project.te training leading to a wide range of inspiring and rewarding careers across the different fields of counselling and psychology.here will be opportunities to take part in field trips linked with your studies