BA Social Work
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) Social Work, covering ethical practice and global perspectives on welfare and inequality. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice, Global & Comparative Perspective, law and safeguarding, social research methods, and human development across the life course. The course includes two practice placements — 70 days in Year Two and 100 days in Year Three — and is approved by Social Work England for professional registration.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 IB Diploma Points to include SL5 or HL4 in English
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 19%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 65%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 79%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Social Work, Social Justice and Lived Experiences
- Social Work Practice Across The Life Course
- Ethical Practice for Professional Social Work
- Society, Welfare and Global Inequalities
- Law, Rights and Safeguarding
- ASPIRE 1: Knowledge and Skills in Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Social Work Practice
- Theory, Skills and Methods for Professional Social Work Practice
- Applied Social Research and Evaluation for Practice
- Critical and International Perspectives in Social Work
- Applying Law, Safeguarding and Interdisciplinary Practice
- ASPIRE 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £33,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
94% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.