BSc Social Work
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Work at Bucks New University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc Social Work at Bucks New University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Work at Bucks New University?
87% 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 at Bucks New University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Social Work at Bucks New University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.