Social Work

Inciting change through expert teaching

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Introduction

At Lancaster University, we offer a Social Work programme tailored to suit your needs. Our Social Work England-accredited course combines expert teaching, hands-on placements, and individual support in order to ensure that you thrive in the field. Our academic staff aren't just teachers. They are experienced social workers, advocates and change-makers who actively contribute to national policy and practice discussions around vital areas like online child sexual abuse risk, family justice and youth resilience.

Our course is accredited by Social Work England (SWE), and you’ll develop the skills and experience employers in this area need.

Learn more about the Social Work England accreditation

Social Work resources

For more information on our placements, funding and research, please follow the attached link

Resources

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Research Spotlight: Come to us in a peaceful way: Improving experiences of Roma families with Children's Services in England

This is a collaborative research project led by Lancaster University, Anglia Ruskin University, and Law for Life. It explores the experiences of Roma families involved with children’s services in England, highlighting how systemic barriers—such as institutional discrimination and limited legal knowledge—impact access to support. Through interviews, community engagement, and policy analysis, the study offers vital insights for developing more inclusive, culturally competent social work practices.