Social work degrees in the UK

There are 159 social work courses at 100 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 89%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 112 UCAS points. 88% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £35,000. 4 courses offer a placement year.

Courses159
Median satisfaction89%
In work or study88%
Median salary£35,000

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BA (Hons) Social Work Darlington College 3 years · Full-time · Teesside University Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
97%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BSc (Hons) Community Youth Work Ulster University 3 years · Full-time · Belfast
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
96%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Endorsed by the North/South Education and Training Standards Committee for Youth Work (NSETS) (JNC Recognised) for the purpose of professional qualification.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Social Work Keele University 3 years · Full-time · Keele University
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
95%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£35,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BA (Hons) Social Work Liverpool Hope University 3 years · Full-time · Liverpool Hope - Hope Park
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
95%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£35,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BA (Hons) Social Work Southampton Solent University 3 years · Full-time · East Park Terrace
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
95%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£35,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
95%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£34,000
Accredited: Endorsement by the Endorsement and Quality Standards Board for Community Development Learning (ESB) ensures the professional competence of students completing the programme, through its requirements for the content of all taught modules/workshops and the requirements for practice and its assessment against the CD NOS (2015).
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BSc (Hons) Social Work Ulster University 3 years · Full-time · Derry~Londonderry
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
95%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
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BA (Hons) Social Work Edge Hill University 3 years · Full-time · Ormskirk
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
94%
In work or study
93%
Median salary
—
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BA (Hons) Social Work with Foundation Year Keele University 4 years · Full-time · Keele University
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
94%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£35,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in EnglandFoundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Social Work University of Bedfordshire 3 years · Full-time · Bedford Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
94%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£37,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BSc (Hons) Social Work University of Bedfordshire 3 years · Full-time · Luton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£37,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BA (Hons) Social Work University of Chester 3 years · Full-time · University Centre Warrington
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BA (Hons) Social Work East Durham College 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£34,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BA (Hons) Social Work Glasgow Caledonian University 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
98%
Median salary
£42,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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BA (Hons) Social Work THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM 3 years · Full-time · Edgbaston campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£35,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in EnglandOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Social Work Abingdon and Witney College 3 years · Full-time · Oxford Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
—
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in EnglandOptional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£36,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.Distance learning
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BA (Hons) Social Work UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£36,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in EnglandOptional foundation year
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BA (Hons) Social Work UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE 3 years · Full-time · The University of Nottingham
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£35,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£40,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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BSW (Hons) Social Work Queen's University Belfast 3 years · Full-time · Queen's University Belfast
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
92%
Median salary
£27,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
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BA (Hons) Social Work Robert Gordon University 4 years · Full-time · Garthdee Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£40,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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BA (Hons) Social Work Leeds Beckett University 3 years · Full-time · Leeds City Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in EnglandOptional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Social Work MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£37,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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BA (Hons) Social Work NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY 3 years · Full-time · City Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£36,000
Accredited: Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
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