BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a 70-day placement in stage 2 and a 100-day year in industry placement in stage 3, regulated by Social Work England. A five-day multi-agency practice teaching block is also required.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 120 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 260 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 54%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 38%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 865 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 41%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Social Work Context 1
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Social Work Context 2
- Law Rights and Ethics
- Theoretical Perspectives
- Lifespan
- Placement 1 and Practice Skills Development (70 days plus 5 day teaching block)
- Social Work with Adults and Families
- Making Sense of Mental Health
- Advanced Intervention Skills
- Social Work with Children and Families
- Critical Policy & Critical Reflection
- Research for Social Work Practice
- Social Work Practice in a Multi-agency Context 5-day Teaching Block (5-day Teaching Block: explicitly counting 5 ‘Skills Development Days’)
- Placement (100 days)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Kent 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 Kent?
88% 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 Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Kent 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 Kent?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.