BA Social Work
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 90%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 88%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Bradford earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Bradford do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Work at University of Bradford?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Social Work at University of Bradford?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Bradford 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 BA Social Work at University of Bradford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.