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Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing Courses at Northumbria

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Study Undergraduate Social Work, Education, & Community Wellbeing at Northumbria.

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Counselling at Northumbria is ranked 7th in the UK by the Complete University Guide for 2025.

Our Social Work placements aim to provide you with the opportunity to gain skills in at least two practice settings. Our excellent connections with local healthcare organisations provide opportunities in residential settings, fieldwork teams, hospitals, day service/centre provision, and schools. 

Over 98% of students studying Childhood and Youth Studies at Northumbria believed they had chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth (NSS, 2024).

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Education at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide, 2025). This is because over 97% of our graduates are in highly skilled employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

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Join us at one of our next Open Days to find out more about our Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing courses. Book your place now.

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