Course Modules

You will partake in a series of activities that seek to develop your capacity to reflect within a group and individually, as you a focus on the application of professional standards in practice placements.

This module explores key dominate themes within contemporary mental health practice. You will examine the bio-psychosocial conceptual framework model alongside other mental health models and learn to utilise these models within the field of mental health. It will identify what

This module will focus on the methods and skills in the processes of assessment, planning, intervention and review. You will learn risk assessment, intervention and management skills, all of which will link to your ability to recognise the key signs

This module will build on previous skills modules with a particular emphasis on effective working with groups and teams. It will prepare you to work within multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational teams, networks and systems.

The module will consider safeguarding adults, child protection and domestic violence as inter-related rather than in isolation as you explore the concepts of “significant harm” and “good enough parenting”. You will also explore the signs and symptoms of abuse, issues

At the point of qualification, you are expected to have developed analytical techniques and problem-solving skills and to be able to demonstrate personal responsibility and decision making in complex and unpredictable professional situations.

This module introduces you to the complexities of managing risk within the social work profession. You will critically explore the current organisational and policy context alongside relevant research into practice, as well as methods of observation with children and adults

This module looks at the application of qualitative, quantitative, statistical and mixed methods to social work practice. Research approaches such as thematic analysis, ethnography, evaluation and grounded theory will be explored. Research design and instruments such as observation, interviews and

This module will introduce you to theories of physiological, social, cognitive, and psychological development in relation to children and adults throughout the life course. It will also explore difficulties in physiological, psychological, and social development and consider cultural, class and

This module will start by considering historical, social, and cross-cultural perspectives on disability and learning difficulties. The notion of ‘care’ and its impact on the lived experience of disability will also be explored. You will explore ethical issues, such as