BSW Social Work Relevant Degree Entry
About this course
BSW in Social Work Relevant Degree Entry, a social work degree centred on professional practice, legislation, and statutory intervention across various service sectors. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course combines academic study with assessed practice learning opportunities and is accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. The second year covers foundational knowledge and preparation through Law for Social Workers, Preparation for Practice Learning, Practice Learning RGR2, and Introduction to Social Work. The third year advances into specialized practice contexts with modules such as Social Work with Children and Families, Social Work in Adult Services, and Social Work in Criminal Justice and the Courts. Students also undertake an Evidence Informed Project (Level 3) and complete extensive practice learning placements.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 70%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 40%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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 55 students who started
- A degree: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Modules
- Law for Social Workers
- Preparation for Practice Learning
- Practice Learning RGR2
- Evidence Informed Case Study (RGR2)
- Introduction to Social Work
- BSW RGR2 Placement Preparation Sessions
- 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 Relevant Degree Entry 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 Relevant Degree Entry 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 Relevant Degree Entry at Queen's University Belfast?
67% 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 Relevant Degree Entry at Queen's University Belfast?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSW Social Work Relevant Degree Entry at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
How many students continue on BSW Social Work Relevant Degree Entry at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.