This curricular unit aims to deepen contemporary debates in Social Work as a discipline and profession, exploring emerging themes, innovative theoretical perspectives and the ethical, methodological and political challenges of 21st-century practice.
By the end of the unit, students should be able to:

1. Critically analyse contemporary theoretical debates in Social Work.
2. Relate national and international contributions to the profession’s development.
3. Understand ethical and human rights implications of emerging practices.
4. Evaluate innovative approaches such as eco-social work, digital social work and practice-based evidence.
5. Link advanced theory, social challenges and professional responses.
6. Produce academically sound reflections on global Social Work trends.