BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work, addressing the legal, ethical and policy frameworks underpinning practice with individuals and families. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes two statutory and voluntary sector placements, and graduates are eligible to register with Social Work England.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 95%
- West Midlands: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 50%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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
- Exploring Professional Practice
- Social Issues and Contexts
- Psychology, Wellbeing and Society
- Readiness for Direct Practice
- Social Work Law and Policy
- Human Growth and Development
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Social Work Values and Ethics
- Social Work Practice with Adults
- Social Work Practice with Children and Families
- Social Work Theory and Methods
- Social Care Organisations and Inter-Professional Working
- Placement 1
- Critical Social Work Practice
- Placement 2
- Approaches to Research
- Placement 2a
- Resilience in Practice: Individuals and Organisations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Work at University of Chester?
99% 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 Chester?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Chester 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 Chester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.