BA Social Work
About this course
BA in Social Work, a social work degree centred on professional training and statutory frameworks within the social care sector. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake assessed practice placements across both adult and child and family settings as part of the curriculum. The first year covers core foundations through Professional Practice 1, Social Justice and Social Work, Social Work Theory and Practice Across the Life Course, Social Work Law, and Decision Making in Social Work. The second year progresses into specialised areas with Professional Practice 2, Research for Social Work Practice, Social Work with Adults (including Mental Health), Social Work with Children and Families, and Ethical Dilemmas and Critical Reflection in Practice. The final year focuses on preparation for employment and independent study through Professional Practice 3, Social Work and Technology, Transition into Qualified Practice, and a Capstone Final Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. BTEC: Extended Diploma: DDD IB: Applicants must obtain 34 points overall (16 points at higher level), including 3 subjects at higher level at a minimum of a grade 5.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 70%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Practice 1
- Social Justice and Social Work
- Social Work Theory and Practice Across the Life Course
- Social Work Law
- Decision Making in Social Work
- Professional Practice 2
- Research for Social Work Practice
- Social Work with Adults (including Mental Health)
- Social Work with Children and Families
- Ethical Dilemmas and Critical Reflection in Practice
- Professional Practice 3
- Social Work and Technology
- Transition into Qualified Practice
- Capstone Final Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Leeds do next?
100% 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 Leeds?
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 Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Leeds 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
Does BA Social Work at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at University of Leeds?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.