BSW Social Work
About this course
BSW in Social Work, combining academic study with professional training. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree is accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and includes assessed practice learning opportunities.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 214 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 69%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 57%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 37%
- Access course: 30%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Modules
- Psychology for Social Work
- Preparation for Practice Learning
- Law for Social Workers
- Themes and Issues in Social Policy
- Introduction to Social Work
- Sociology for Social Work
- BSW UGR2 Placement Preparation Sessions
- Social Work in Context
- Research, Policy and Practice
- Practice Learning Level 2 UGR
- Evidence Informed Case Study (UGR 2)
- Social Issues Across the Life Course
- Social Work with Children and Families
- Social Work in Adult Services
- Social Work in Criminal Justice and the Courts
- Evidence Informed Project (Level 3)
- Practice Learning Level 3
- BSW Level 3 Placement Preparation Sessions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSW Social Work at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £31,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £8,000 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSW Social Work at Queen's University Belfast do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSW Social Work at Queen's University Belfast?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSW Social Work at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSW Social Work at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
How many students continue on BSW Social Work at Queen's University Belfast?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.