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Department of Social Care and Social Work

Innovating methods of delivering care, social justice and human rights.

About us

Delivering high-quality education and research in social care and social work

The Department of Social Care and Social Work challenge the ways in which care is delivered to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities.

We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people who access health and social care services, carers and the wider community.

Our academic staff are nationally and internationally renowned for their expertise in social justice and human rights, informing the latest policy guidance.

Within the North West, our academics also hold strong connections and work closely with a number of key industry employers.

Social Work is ranked 5th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022). We deliver Social Work England-approved courses, which allow our students to apply for professional registration with Social Work England to practice as a registered social worker.

Inaugural Lecture

Prof Sara Ryan will be speaking on 15 June.

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Social Work at Manchester Met

Watch our introductory video to learn more about our expertise.

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Learning disabilities and COVID-19

Read the latest findings from Prof Chris Hatton's major study.

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Undergraduate Open Day

Our next on-campus Open Day is Wednesday 22 June 2022.

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Study with us

We deliver excellence in teaching in the department at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We provide high quality Step Up To Social Work partnership teaching and are leading the delivery of Social Work and Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship Health and Social Care nationally.
Dr Jenny Fisher
Head of Department
We deliver excellence in teaching in the department at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We provide high quality Step Up To Social Work partnership teaching and are leading the delivery of Social Work and Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship Health and Social Care nationally.
Dr Jenny Fisher
Head of Department

Our research

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    GM Gold

    Growing older with learning difficulties in Greater Manchester.

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    Uncertain Futures

    A participatory artwork and research project exploring the experiences of work for women over 50 in Manchester.

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    Health, Psychology and Communities (HPaC)

    Learn more about our research expertise in the department.

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