BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes 70 days of supervised placement in the second year and 100 days in the third year, with eligibility to register as a social worker with Social Work England on completion.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English Applicants will be invited to complete an online written test. If you pass this, you will be invited to an online interview International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 80%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 80%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 35%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness: Readiness for Social Work Practice
- Communication skills
- Introduction to theory
- Human Growth and Development
- Social Contexts and Social Policy
- Professional Practice Placement: I (70 Days)
- Contemporary Issues for Social Work Practice: I
- Social Policy, Welfare, and Law I
- Contemporary Issues for Social Work Practice: II
- Social Policy, Welfare, and Law II
- Professional Practice Placement: II (100 Days)
- Advanced Social Work Theory: Applying Critical Thinking and Analysis to Practice
- Social Work Practice with Children and Families: Knowledge and Skills Integration
- Research Minded Practice for Social Work
- Social Work Practice with Adults: Knowledge and Skills Integration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £41,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of East London 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 East London?
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 East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of East London 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 London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.