How long is the Social Care BA (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton?

The BA (Hons) in Social Care at University of Wolverhampton has a duration of 3 Years.

What are the entry requirements for Social Care at University of Wolverhampton?

A-levels: CCC. UCAS points: 96 points. BTEC: MMM.

Is Social Care at University of Wolverhampton full-time or part-time?

This BA (Hons) is offered Full-time (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Social Care course taught?

The course is taught at Wolverhampton.

Social Care

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University of Wolverhampton

Last updated 24 March 2026

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

CCC

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

This specialist award in Social Care is designed for those who want to develop a career within the expanding social care sector. It offers opportunities to study specialist areas of social care and includes:

the provision of formal and informal care

the knowledge, core values and ethics that underpin social care provision

the assessment, management and organisation of social care and

specialisms in, child care, adult care and elder care that focus on : the child in trouble; substance misuse; mental health; and learning disability

Graduates gain careers, mostly in the public and not-for-profit sector including:

care management,

housing associations and various forms of supported living,

early year settings (work with children under 5),

supporting young people,

supporting people with a learning disability,

supporting older people,

policy research and development and advocacy

Graduates in social care with a good honours degree (2:1 or above) are eligible to apply for a Master’s level qualifying social work award.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCC

UCAS Tariff Points 96 points

BTEC MMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Wolverhampton

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Wolverhampton

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

2461 Social workers 1172 Social services managers and directors 1231 Health care practice managers 1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors 6136 Senior care workers 3222 Child and early years officers

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Course Details

Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode: Full-time
Duration: 3 Years
Start Date: 2025
Academic Year: 2025
Campus / Location: Wolverhampton
Scheme: Undergraduate
Subjects: Social work, childhood, and youth studies

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