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Social Work BSc (Hons)

Birmingham City University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    City South Campus, Edgbaston

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

As one of the largest providers of social workers in the UK, our Social Work BSc (Hons) degree is regulated by Social Work England and is well known for producing excellent practitioners capable of operating in local authority, voluntary or private settings.Our specially-designed degree will give you the skills and knowledge needed to make adifference to people's lives as a professional and registered social worker.You will learn about the social work profession and the needs of the people social workers support. We link theory and practice through a combination of academic learning and on the job placement opportunities.You will gain a first-hand insight into a wide range of issues that you will face in social work practice, such as:- The care needs of vulnerable people- Safeguarding children and adults- The impact of poverty- Domestic violence- Substance misuse- Mental health issuesThrough expert teaching and quality placements, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of different service user groups and the skills needed to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable people.This social work degree course is among the most innovative of its kind, placing you where you will benefit the most - among the people and communities you will go on to support.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,085per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB

120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Required subjects: One of Health and Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science at A Level or level 3 equivalent. Other subjects may be considered at the discretion of the Admissions tutor. Excluded subjects: General Studies

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Birmingham City University, University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 5JU, England

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Live and study in an affordable multicultural city with a diverse multi-ethnic population.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    45th out of 73 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    130 72%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    57th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    33rd

    2

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