BSc Social Work and Applied Social Studies
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Social Work and Applied Social Studies, a social work degree focusing on professional practice, legislation, and social welfare. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students mix academic study with practice placements throughout the course. The first year covers foundational subjects through Community social work, Introduction to social work, Psychology for social work, and Research for social work. The second year introduces specialized study via Applied social work practice 1: practice evidence, Mental health social work 1, Social work with adults 1, and Social work with children and families 1. The final year involves advanced professional preparation through Mental health social work 2, Qualifying practice 1: practice evidence, Social work with adults 2, and Social work with children and families 2. Local practitioners, service users, and carers contribute to the curriculum throughout the program.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 90%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Community social work
- Introduction to social work
- Psychology for social work
- Readiness for direct practice
- Research for social work
- Social problems, social change and the state
- The making of modern society
- Applied social work practice 1: practice evidence
- Applied social work practice 2: anti-discriminatory practice plan
- Applied social work practice 3: discrimination and empowerment
- Applied social work practice 4: critical reflection
- Mental health social work 1
- Social work with adults 1
- Social work with children and families 1
- Theories and methods 1
- Mental health social work 2
- Qualifying practice 1: practice evidence
- Qualifying practice 2: critical analysis of organisation
- Qualifying practice 3: ethics and values
- Qualifying practice 4: critical reflection
- Social work with adults 2
- Social work with children and families 2
- Theories and methods 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Work and Applied Social Studies at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £39,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc Social Work and Applied Social Studies at University of Bath do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Work and Applied Social Studies at University of Bath?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Social Work and Applied Social Studies at University of Bath?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Social Work and Applied Social Studies at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
How many students continue on BSc Social Work and Applied Social Studies at University of Bath?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.