BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme includes practice placements supported by a dedicated Placement Director, and graduates register as social workers with Social Work England. Students are assigned an academic adviser who oversees their studies from year one through year three.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 95%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 75%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- PREPARATION FOR PRACTICE
- SOCIAL WORK IN CONTEXT
- INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR SOCIAL WORK
- EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD OBSERVATION
- LEGAL AND SOCIAL POLICY CONTEXT OF SOCIAL WORK
- WORKING WITH SERVICE USERS I
- PROFESSIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- THE DISSERTATION
- WORKING WITH SERVICE USERS II
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of East Anglia do next?
95% 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 East Anglia?
82% 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 East Anglia?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of East Anglia 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 East Anglia?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.