BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes two practice placements: a 70-day first placement and a 100-day final placement in a contrasting setting. It is approved by Social Work England, enabling graduates to apply for registration as qualified social workers.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. Points must be obtained from 2 A levels or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . All applicants must have GCSE English Language Grade 4 or C, or equivalent. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Selection Day and will complete a number of assessments as part of our selection process including an interview and written test. We offer places to applicants whose qualifications, experience, references and quality of application (including the personal statement) persuade us of their excellence. We are required by our regulatory body to check that applicants are suitable to undertake social work training. All students who are invited to a Selection Day must complete a confidential self-declaration form outlining any and all previous convictions and cautions (including those 'spent') and any medical or health conditions that may affect their ability to undertake academic or social work practice tasks. All declarations are considered by our Support and Suitability Panel, comprising members of academic staff, a member of the University’s student welfare service and a member from one of our partner agencies. If offered a place on the course, students must also complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 90%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Professional: Readiness for Practice
- Human Development Across the Life-Course
- Social Work and Society
- Social Work: Theory and Practice
- Social Work and the Law
- Becoming a Research-Minded Practitioner
- Developing Critical Approaches to Mental Health
- Becoming a Professional: Rights-Based Practice
- Understanding the Contexts of Service Users’ Lives
- First Practice Placement
- Social Work and Substance Misuse
- Working with Young Offenders
- Loss, Dying and Bereavement
- Domestic Abuse
- Becoming a Professional: Decision Making and Professional Judgement
- Last Placement
- Understanding the Contexts of Social Work Practice
- Social Work with Children and Families
- Social Work with Adults
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Hull do next?
85% 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 University of Hull?
92% 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 Hull?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Hull 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 Hull?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.