BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a 70-day placement in the first year and a 100-day statutory placement in the final year. Students complete a final-year research project involving a literature review on a chosen topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 70%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Foundation course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- No formal 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
- Introduction to Professional Learning and Development
- Social Justice, Ethics and Values
- Life Course Development
- Introduction to Law, Policy and Safeguarding
- Social Work Practice Placement (1): Practice, Theory and Methods
- Children and Families Social Work
- Social Work with Adults
- Understanding Contemporary Society: Key Concepts
- Research Mindedness
- Authority, Leadership and Partnership in Social Work
- Research for Social Work: Individual Project
- Contemporary Social Work Practice: Issues and Approaches
- Social Work Practice Placement (2): Practice, Ethics and Critical Approaches
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £42,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at Keele University do next?
95% 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 Keele University?
96% 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 Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Keele 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 Keele University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.