We will answer your questions and explain the Social Work application process, the course content, how it is delivered and share top tips for interview preparation. You will hear from our research-active teaching staff, current students and recent graduates. Information will also be provided on student finance, disability services, peer mentors and the NI Social Care Council. Please register using the  Social Work Evening form to attend this event.

Why study Social Work at Queen's?

We are one of the leading centres of Social Work education in the UK, with The Complete University Guide 2023 ranking Queen’s University Social Work 1st in the UK and The Guardian University Guide 2023 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ranking Queen’s University Social Work 2nd in the UK.

We are part of the Russell Group of universities with motivated staff delivering high quality teaching and learning; all qualified social workers with teaching qualifications and PhDs.

Social work training is delivered in partnership with social work agencies, where you will be supported to develop the skills valued by service users, carers and employers.

Why choose a career in Social Work?

• You will make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, adults and older people
• You will promote social justice in health and social care settings, in education, criminal justice and the voluntary sector
• NI residents are eligible to apply for an incentive payment of £4,500 for each year of study on the Degree in Social Work (health-ni.gov.uk)
• You will have a potential starting salary of £22k
• You will be supported in practice, and throughout your career, with continuous personal and professional development opportunities

More detailed schedule information to follow. Refreshments will be available from 5.30pm in the foyer of the Peter Froggatt Centre.