Social Work

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

UCAS Points

120 points

About this course

Study a social work degree with strong work placements and good employment prospects. The majority of our graduates gain employment in local social work, voluntary and social welfare agencies.

This social work degree provides academic knowledge and practical skills you will need for a social work career. You will explore a range of social issues, within children and families and adult social work.

Our teaching staff are active in research and experts in their fields while social work placements with local authorities will give you the skills required to practise as a social worker. Graduates can apply to register with the social work regulator, Social Work England.

We offer an employment-based route where applicants are sponsored by their social care employer to complete the course in four years. The employer would be responsible for finding the placement.

What you should know about this course

  • The course has been approved by Social Work England.

  • When you complete this course you become eligible to apply to register with Social Work England (SWE).

  • If you're looking for hands on experience, our degree has strong work placement arrangements with local authorities and the voluntary sector.

  • You can study full-time or part-time. Our part-time route is employment-based, and students must be sponsored by their employer.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2461 Social workers
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    2464 Youth work professionals
    1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

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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
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies

    Offered by

    University of Greenwich

    Greenwich

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