BSc (Hons) Social Work
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Social Work, focusing on professional practice within the social services sector. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake supervised practice placements across multiple years and must complete a final-year research project, while successful completion enables graduates to apply for professional registration with Social Work England.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 75%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 79%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 20%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Introduction to the Social Work Profession
- Skills for Social Work Intervention
- Community and Social Work
- Introduction to Social Policy and Law
- Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Social Work
- Academic Information Skills and Critical Reflection
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- First Placement – Preparation and Practice
- Social Work Assessment and Intervention
- Social Work Law and Ethics
- Risk and Resilience
- Research for Practice
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Developing Skills for Complex Social Work Practice
- Rights Based Social Work Practice
- Knowledge for Safeguarding Practice
- Critical Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc (Hons) Social Work at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £30,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc (Hons) Social Work at Northumbria 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 BSc (Hons) Social Work at Northumbria University?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc (Hons) Social Work at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc (Hons) Social Work at Northumbria 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 BSc (Hons) Social Work at Northumbria University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.