BA Social Work
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 38%: 121 offers from 315 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 80%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 65%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Nottingham do next?
85% 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 Nottingham?
91% 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 Nottingham?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Social Work at University of Nottingham?
38% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 121 offers from 315 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Social Work at University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.