BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work, covering practice with children and families, adults, and mental health. Core topics include research methods, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The programme is approved by Social Work England and delivered through the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership. Across three years, students complete 170 days of practice placements and 30 on-campus skills development days.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 26%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 14%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 77%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Life Course Development
- Social Work and Society
- Social Work Law, Policy and Practice
- Engagement, Relationships and Interaction in Professional Practice
- Theory and Methods for Contemporary Professional Practice
- Preparation for Professional Practice
- Social Research and Methods of Inquiry
- Theory, Research and Critical Practice with Children, Young People and Families
- Theory, Research and Critical Practice in Mental Health
- Theory, Research and Critical Practice with Adults
- Practice Learning 1: Applying Theory, Methods and Research
- Dissertation
- Practice Learning 2: Applying Theory, Methods and Research
- Specialist Practice with Adults
- Specialist Social Work with Children, Young People and Families
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at Edge Hill University do next?
93% 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 Edge Hill University?
95% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.