BA Social Work
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work, combining theoretical knowledge with professional practice. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is accredited by Social Work England, qualifying graduates for professional registration. Students undertake placements across all three years, including a 70-day and a 100-day practice placement, and complete a supervised dissertation in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Please note: GCSE English language at grade C, or above, or an acceptable equivalent is also required to study this course. A typical offer would be BBC at A2 Level, or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 18%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
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%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 70%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 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.
Modules
- Social Work in Context (incl. Practice 1 & Skills Days)
- Collaborative Working & Social Work Values
- Development, Identity & Culture
- Social Inclusion & Social Justice
- Theories & Methods in Social Work 1
- Theories & Methods in Social Work 2
- Law Policy & Ethics for Social Work
- Practice 2 (incl. Skills Days)
- Research Mindedness in Social Work
- Safeguarding & Inter-Professional Working
- Dissertation
- Leadership, Professionalism & Specialist Knowledge in Social Work
- Practice 3 (incl. Skills Days)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
65% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
90% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.