Social Work

Birmingham City University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

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 a difference 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 issues

    Through 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.

    £1,000 scholarships for 2025/26

    If you apply to BCU by 30 June 2025, you could be eligible for one of our £1,000 scholarships:

  • Accelerate – if you are from a lower income family or household

  • High Achievers’ – if you achieve 144 UCAS points or more from your main three qualifications

    For full details and terms, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/scholarships

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points

    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
    3221 Youth and community workers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

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    Birmingham City University

    Birmingham

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