BA Social Work
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 98 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 18%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Welfare Professionals: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 83%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 15%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 85%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Stirling do next?
89% 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 Stirling?
85% 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 Stirling?
The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Stirling accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
Does BA Social Work at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at University of Stirling?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.