BSc Social Work,
About this course
BSc in Social Work. The course is professionally accredited and combines academic study with practice-based learning. Students spend approximately half of their time on placement with social work agencies and half on campus at Singleton Park. The programme leads to eligibility for registration as a social worker.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 110 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Finance Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 475 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 15%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by Social Care Wales for the purpose of qualifying as a social worker.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Work, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £41,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc Social Work, at Swansea University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Work, at Swansea University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Social Work, at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Social Work, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Approved by Social Care Wales for the purpose of qualifying as a social worker.
How many students continue on BSc Social Work, at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.