
Social Work BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Work BA (Hons)
Change peoples lives for the better. Protect vulnerable people in very challenging situations. Make the world a fairer place.
Studying for the BA (Hons) Social Work course is the essential first step to becoming a qualified social worker. When you have graduated, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England.
Social workers improve the lives of a huge range of people. For example, you could work with people with learning difficulties, children and families, older people, people who have problems with dru...
<strong>Change peoples lives for the better. Protect vulnerable people in very challenging situations. Make the world a fairer place.</strong><br/><br/>Studying for the BA (Hons) Social Work course is the essential first step to becoming a qualified social worker. When you have graduated, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England.<br/><br/>Social workers improve the lives of a huge range of people. For example, you could work with people with learning difficulties, children and families, older people, people who have problems with drug and alcohol misuse, people who experience mental health problems, or disabled people.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
L500
Institution Code
S84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you wi
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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