BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work, combining theory with professional practice learning. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is approved by Social Work England, with graduates eligible to apply for professional registration upon completion. It includes assessed practice learning placements at Level 5 and Level 6, alongside a final-year research dissertation.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 35%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 94%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Social Work (readiness for direct practice)
- Introduction to Law and Social Policy
- Human Behaviour and Lifespan Development
- Values and Ethical Dilemmas
- Working with Adults: Law, Policy and Practice
- Working with Children and Families: Law, Policy and Practice
- Social Work Research
- Social Change and Social Justice
- Assessed Practice Learning Year 2
- Contemporary Issues in Social Work Policy and Practice
- Assessed Practice Learning Year 3
- Research Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,000 and £29,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Suffolk do next?
100% 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 Suffolk?
93% 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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at University of Suffolk?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.