Social work degrees in Northern Ireland

There are 7 social work courses at 2 universities and colleges in Northern Ireland. The median student satisfaction score is 95%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 112 UCAS points. 89% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £30,500. 1 course offer a placement year.

Courses7
Median satisfaction95%
In work or study89%
Median salary£30,500
BSc (Hons) Community Youth Work Ulster University 3 years · Full-time · Belfast
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
96%
In work or study
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Median salary
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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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Entrants’ UCAS points
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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
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Accredited: Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
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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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