BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. The programme includes a foundation year designed to support progression onto the main degree, with successful graduates eligible to apply for professional registration with Social Work England. The foundation year requires achieving 50% or more per module to progress.
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Entry requirements
64 UCAS points at A2 or flexibility for work experience BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSE English C/4 English or equivalent Don’t have English requirements? If you have not yet completed your level 2 qualification and are successful at interview, you will be made a conditional offer based on you completing this qualification by the course start date. We can give you advice and signpost you to a local training provider such as a Further Education College in the Northwest or Training 2000 (partner organisation). The qualification can usually be achieved in a relatively short period of time. Progression to Year 1 BA (Hons) Social Work is subject to passing the Foundation Year with an overall average per module of 50% or more, a successful interview, and satisfactory DBS and Fitness to Practice checks.
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
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study skills and Digital Literacy
- Understanding Individuals, Families and Communities
- Working with Individuals, Families and Communities
- Asset-based Community Development
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.
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.