Improvement by degrees

Social work academic institutions and social work agencies in Northern Ireland, in common with counterparts in England, Wales and Scotland, have been working hard to meet the challenges of developing and delivering the academic and practice learning components of the new Degree in Social work. This article highlights a number of developments which have occurred in Northern Ireland. Using findings from recent local research and the authors’ own knowledge and insights, some of the broader implications of these developments are discussed and their capacity for learning and transferability is identified.