BA Social Work
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
BA in Social Work. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes assessed practice placements of 70 and 100 days with different service user groups. Students must pass the Readiness for Practice module before progressing to their first placement in year two.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 80%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 80%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- 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): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Social Work, Community Development, and Youth Work
- Group Work
- Introduction to Applied Social Science Research
- Professional Development for Practice
- Foundation to Social Work
- Introduction to Social Science
- Race, Racism and Professional Practice
- Social Work Skills and Methods 1
- Introduction to Law and Social Work
- Applied Social Research Methods
- Theory, Policy and Practice
- Theories of Individual Development
- Social Work 70-Day Placement and Practice Integration
- Social Work Skills and Methods 2
- Social Justice and Social Work
- Social Work 100-Day Placement and Practice Integration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,500. 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 Goldsmiths, University of London do next?
75% 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
98% 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Goldsmiths, University of London 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.