Start Your Story in Social Work, Health & Social Care
at the University of Cumbria
Make a meaningful difference to others with our social work, health and social care courses. We value your experiences and support you individually to build a career supporting others.
Why Choose Social Work, Health & Social Care at Cumbria?
Top 15 in the UK for course satisfaction for Health and Social Care (Guardian University Guide 2023).
Learn from lecturers with a wealth of professional practice experience and research expertise.
Apply your studies to real life with practical placements and simulated 'real-world' learning exercises using virtual reality (VR) and actors.
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"With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, our courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need."
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"The tutors have done their best to ensure we are supported. I am very proud to be a student at the University of Cumbria."
- ELEANOR ARMSTRONG, BA (HONS) - SOCIAL WORK
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"Cumbria felt like the best option for me. The staff at the university were extremely helpful and supportive and it seemed there were many mature students already attending the university."
- SHARON PALMER, BSC (HONS) - HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR)
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"I love how broad my course is, this allows me to look at a whole range of factors that affect children, young people and families. I feel this broad knowledge will allow me to adapt to different jobs within the sector."
- HANNAH PANTLING, WORKING WITH CHILDREN & FAMILIES