BSc Social Work Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes two assessed practice placements in approved settings, with evidence of learning submitted through practice portfolios. The degree aligns with the Professional Capabilities Framework and Social Work England Professional Standards, and features an independent literature-based study in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC IB: 29 points overall.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 55%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 25%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Knowledge and Theories for Social Work (SWP)
- Being Ready for Social Work Practice (SWP)
- Professional Social Work Practice (SWP)
- Using Knowledge in Practice (SWP)
- Confirmation of Readiness for Practice (includes Skills Days) (SWP)
- Social Work with Adults (SWP)
- Assessed Social Work Practice Placement, Practice Portfolio 1 (SWP)
- Practice Analysis (SWP)
- Social Work with Children and Families (SWP)
- Assessed Social Work Practice Placement Two, Practice Portfolio Two (SWP)
- Being a Professional Social Worker (SWP)
- Evidence and Improvement in Social Work(SWP)
- Interprofessional Practice Analysis (SWP)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Work Practice at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Work Practice at University of Lincoln?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Social Work Practice at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Social Work Practice at University of Lincoln 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 BSc Social Work Practice at University of Lincoln?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.