BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme features two practice learning placements and a practice-based research project. This is an approved social work qualification recognised for professional practice in the UK.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB or BBC IB: 30 points
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 95%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 21%
- South East: 58%
- South West: 7%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contexts of Social Work
- Human Growth and Development
- Introduction to Professional Learning and Development
- Developing Capability in Professional Practice
- Law for Social Work
- Values, Ethics and Theories: preparing for complexity in Social Work Practice
- Practice Learning 1
- Communication Skills for Practice
- Research Methods (BA Social Work)
- Social Work Practice across the Life Course
- Practice Learning 2
- Understanding Organisations, Management and Interprofessional Practice
- Practice-Based Research Project
- Research Minded Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Sussex do next?
90% 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 Sussex?
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 Sussex?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Sussex 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
Does BA Social Work at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at University of Sussex?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.