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Bradford College

Social Care and Community Practice

Start your journey to a career in the Social Care sector

We offer courses in

Social Sciences
Social Welfare
Youth Work
Counselling and Psychology
Social Work
Adult Care
Caring for Children and Young People

If you want to be the change in your local community or have a passion for working with children and adults, our courses can help you on your journey to success.

We offer courses from Levels 1-6, so whether you have just left school or have experience and want to enhance your skillset, we have something for you. From Adult Care to Counselling and Youth Work, our courses cover a wide range of sectors, so the time to study and train in this area has never been better.

Our friendly and experienced staff are here to help you develop the key knowledge and skills you will need to secure your dream job in the health and social care sector.

Study with us

From Social Work to Health and Social Science, your journey to success starts with us

Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care School Leavers

Health & Social Care


Study LevelLevel 1
Duration1 Year
Start DateSeptember 2025
BA (Hons) Social Work

Health & Social Care Higher Education

BA (Hons) Social Work


Study LevelLevel 6
Duration3 Academic Years
Start DateSeptember 2025
Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Health & Social Care Apprenticeships

Senior Healthcare Support Worker


Study LevelLevel 3
Duration1 Academic Year
Start DateYear round enrolment (+ more)

Our Students

Frazer Ormondroyd
The really special thing about the course is that it's actually transformative. It's not just about learning some stuff and getting a certificate at the end of it. It transforms you as a human being because you have to look into yourself in order to be a counsellor in order to understand psychology. Frazer Ormondroyd BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings Alumnus

Latest News

Bradford College Awards Two New Honorary Fellowships

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As part of Graduation 2024, we awarded the title of Bradford College ‘Honorary Fellow’ to two outstanding, new individuals. Honorary Fellowship is a special title recognising a distinguished individual’s outstanding contributions to society or their specific field. The recipient receives their title due to outstanding achievement, as opposed to needing to meet a specific set […]

Bradford College Celebrates Hundreds of New Graduates at Graduation 2024

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Today, Bradford College Higher Education students celebrated their hard work and academic achievement as they graduated at Bradford’s ‘LIFE Centre’. The day was split across two special ceremonies as our latest set of success stories donned their cap and gown in front of family, friends, and VIP guests. Speaking proudly to a full audience, Chris […]

Bradford College Celebrates Exceptional Level 3 Results Day

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Bradford College is celebrating extraordinary student success as learners across the country receive their exam results today (15th August).