Overview
If you are weighing up Social Work BA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Social Work is research led, teaching you to handle evidence and build an argument from it. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 30 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Only a Social Work England approved course leads to registration, and registration is what lets you practise. Demand is high across the country, caseloads are heavy, and the assessed and supported year in employment follows qualification.
Roles graduates go into
- Social worker in children's or adult services
- Mental health social worker
- Safeguarding practitioner
- Fostering and adoption social worker
- Team manager in time
- Independent reviewing officer
Where they work
- Local authority children's and adult services
- NHS mental health trusts
- Charities and voluntary providers
- Fostering and adoption agencies
- Youth justice and probation
After the course
Registration with Social Work England, then the assessed and supported year in employment.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000