BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work, combining practice-based learning with academic study. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes a 70-day first placement and a 100-day final placement in statutory settings across South West London and Surrey, with practice assessed against the Professional Capabilities Framework. A capstone Research in Practice Study enables students to apply theoretical and research evidence to social work practice.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 BA (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 120-136 UCAS points. You could achieve this with: You’ll also need a GCSE at grade C/4 or above in English Language. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in literacy. Additional requirements: DBS and checks Admission is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. Work experience We consider relevant prior work, volunteering, study or personal experience. You should reflect on what you've learned from this and how it might help you develop skills, values and knowledge related to social work. You can include school experience or placements undertaken as part of an Access or BTEC course. Personal statement Make sure you give clear, complete details of your relevant experience in your Personal Statement, including what you have done, hours per week and duration. Your Personal Statement should also explain why you want to train as a social worker. It should be well-written, with no grammar or spelling errors. It plays a significant role in our decision about whether to shortlist you. Interview If your initial application is successful, we’ll invite you to an online interview with an academic and either a teaching partner or a person with lived experience. English language: English language requirement for this course: an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all elements. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on the English language entry requirements you need in our country-specific section .
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 41%: 85 offers from 207 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 75%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 57%
- South East: 39%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 14%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Readiness for Direct Practice
- Human Development, Relationships and Social Contexts
- Working with Ethics and Diversity in Social Work Practice
- Law and Social Policy for Social Work
- First Practice Placement
- Practice Skills and Methods: Assessment and Intervention
- Knowledge for Social Work Practice 1
- Intersectionality in Practice
- Contemporary Social Work Practice
- Research in Practice Study
- Critical Analysis of Practice
- Final Practice Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 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 Kingston University do next?
90% 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 Kingston University?
90% 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 Kingston University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Social Work at Kingston University?
41% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 85 offers from 207 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Social Work at Kingston 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 Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.