BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme requires 170 days of practice placement across local authority, voluntary sector and NHS settings. It conforms to Social Work England's professional standards, granting eligibility for professional registration on graduation.
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Entry requirements
120 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM Pass Access Course: 120 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 120 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 7.0 with no component lower than 6.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including English or equivalent Applicants will also need to be successful at an interview A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and satisfactory Fitness to Practice assessment are required for this course.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 80%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 93%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Access course: 19%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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
- Social Justice in Practice: Context, Themes and Debates
- Human Growth and Development
- Law and Safeguarding
- Preparation for Social Work Practice
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Working with children young people and families
- Social Perspectives on Mental Health and Distress
- Social Work Practice 1: Applying Theory, Methods and Research
- Working with Adults
- Research for Specialist Professional Practice
- Relationship Based Practice in Social Work
- Social Work Practice 2: Critical Application of Theory, methods and Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Lancashire do next?
85% 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 Lancashire?
92% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Lancashire 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
How many students continue on BA Social Work at University of Lancashire?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.