Social Care Council - Review of Degree - Social Work Student Survey (2023-24)

Overview

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council is currently undertaking the fourth periodic review of the Degree in Social Work.  This survey is for Degree in Social Work students to share their experience of teaching and practice learning they have experienced.  

The survey invite was sent out to students in early January and we would like to thank those who have already contributed.  Due to the timing of the survey invite, not all students may have been aware this was happening”. Therefore, we are extending the survey until 15th March 2024 to allow time for others to give feedback too.  We are really keen to hear the student voice!

The Degree in Social Work was introduced in 2004. It is a generic degree that should provide a strong foundation for a social work career in a range of sectors in NI including the Health and Social Care Trusts, Education Authority, Community and Voluntary sector and Criminal Justice.

Responses from students will help to support the ongoing review and improvement of Degree in Social Work training in Northern Ireland. They will also provide insight into how regulation and professional standards are improving skills and practice in social work.

Why your views matter

There are just over 700 people studying on the Degree in Social Work courses in Northern Ireland.  The Social Care Council works closely with all stakeholders to ensure the Degree provides the learning opportunities students need to help them develop the skills and knowledge required for their role when they join the workforce as a newly qualified social worker.  Your feedback will be used to help inform the standards and ongoing development of the Degree and Practice Learning to ensure it meets the needs of students, education providers, service users and employers. 

What happens next

This Review of the Degree survey for social work students in Northern Ireland was open from  18 December 2023 - 15 March 2024.  Responses have been used to improve the content of teaching and practice learning for Degree in Social Work students in Northern Ireland. 

Please contact our Evaluation Manager andre.mckeown@niscc.hscni.net if you need further information about these surveys.