Social and Community Work

Bury College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

This HNC course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the roles within the social and community work sector, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels. It will build on your existing knowledge and experience of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values whilst developing and expanding your skills and practice. You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study and mandatory workplace learning and experience.

Please note there may be additional costs for DBS checks and educational trips associated with this course. Students must have independently secured a work placement before they start their course.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
4112 Local government administrative occupations
2464 Youth work professionals
3221 Youth and community workers

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bury
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies