Learning and growing though Social Work placement opportunities

One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of the Social Work course here at the University of Brighton is the opportunity to take part in a diverse range of placements.  

We make sure that we offer placement opportunities in a wide range of social work sectors including child protection, mental health, support for asylum-seeking individuals and advocacy for vulnerable adults.   Continue reading “Learning and growing though Social Work placement opportunities”

What to Expect from the Social Work Interviews: Hear from our Students

Your journey to starting the Social Work course here at Brighton begins with an interview. This is a chance to go beyond your grades on paper and helps us find out more about your motivations and readiness to work in the field. But that’s not all, the interview is also for you. It’s an opportunity for you to find out more about what the course is all about and allows you to get more of a feel for studying here at Brighton.    Continue reading “What to Expect from the Social Work Interviews: Hear from our Students”

The Welcome Week Experience for Brighton’s Social Work BSc Students

Starting university is a big step and here at Brighton we aim to make sure that every student feels supported and excited about starting this journey with us.  

Our Welcome Week helps form a sense of belonging, giving you opportunities to get to know your fellow peers on the Social Work BSc course and ease the transition into university life.   Continue reading “The Welcome Week Experience for Brighton’s Social Work BSc Students”

art of attachment still

Social Work students participate in creative reflection sessions following film screening

In May, students and staff watched the Art of Attachment (2018) and used the screening as a springboard to discuss trauma-informed practice and the importance of allowing people space and time to share their stories and for practitioners to listen and be aware of their own vulnerability.

Continue reading “Social Work students participate in creative reflection sessions following film screening”

working together poster

Event brings together social work, education, midwifery, nursing, physio and occupational therapy students

Organised by the University of Brighton’s Social Work degrees, the Working Together to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children day allows our students to learn more about other professional roles and consider their role in promoting the welfare of children and keeping them safe from harm.

Continue reading “Event brings together social work, education, midwifery, nursing, physio and occupational therapy students”

We’ve been chosen to help access national teaching standards (TEF) around the UK

Cath Holmström, Deputy Head of School of Applied Social Science (Student Experience and Recruitment) and Joanna MacDonnell, Director of Education (Arts & Humanities), have been chosen to help access the quality of teaching and learning environments in Higher Education institutions around the UK. Continue reading “We’ve been chosen to help access national teaching standards (TEF) around the UK”

The Checkland building at night

Come and visit us this winter

It might be cold outside but don’t let that stop you visiting us this winter! 

If you’re considering starting an undergraduate course here in 2018, why not sign up to one of our campus tours taking place during December and January and find out more about what it’s like study at Brighton?

The tours will give you the chance to explore the campus where your course of interest is based, view our facilities and talk to our staff and students.

Find out more and book onto a tour.

Graduation – SASS prizewinners, the class of 2017

This week, more than 4,400 University of Brighton students graduated at our ceremonies at the Brighton Centre which started on Tuesday (25 July). Students aged 19 – 79 and from over 90 countries dressed in gowns and mortarboards to collect their awards.

The School of Applied Social Science (SASS), class of 2017, took to the stage on Wednesday 26th July for the morning ceremony. Continue reading “Graduation – SASS prizewinners, the class of 2017”

Come visit us at our School of Applied Social Science ‘Open Day’ on 1st July

The School of Applied Social Sciences are based in Falmer, Brighton and we teach a number of inspirational and thought provoking Applied Social Science courses.

If you are interested in Criminology, Politics, Psychology, Social Policy and Practice, Social Science, Social Work, or Sociology we would love to talk to you about why you should ‘Choose University of Brighton’.

The Falmer open day will be held on the Saturday 1 July 2017, 9am to 5pm.
To find out more, see the timetable and book your place now!

Royal Pavillion

 

Kate Bullen BPS Presidential Elect

SASS Head of School elected as President of the British Psychological Society

Professor Kate Bullen, Applied Social Science Head of School and Professor of Psychology, has been elected as President of the British Psychological Society (BPS).  The BPS is the second largest psychological association in the world, second only to the American Psychological Association. Continue reading “SASS Head of School elected as President of the British Psychological Society”

SASS BSU Awards 2017 Plaque

Outstanding performance by SASS who scooped 8 awards at the Brighton Student Union Awards ceremony!!

What a fantastic event it was at the Brighton Student Union (BSU) Awards 2017 ceremony at Komedia last night! Not only did the School of Applied Social Sciences (SASS) receive a number of nominations beforehand, but on the night they scooped up a total of 8 awards, including ‘School of the Year’ award!! Continue reading “Outstanding performance by SASS who scooped 8 awards at the Brighton Student Union Awards ceremony!!”