BSc Social Work (3 year full-time course)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Social Work. The programme includes two contrasting practice placements, one of 85 days in Year 2 and one of 100 days in Year 3. After completing the degree, graduates must undertake a pre-registration year in employment before becoming eligible for full registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. The programme is recognised by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and includes underpinning learning in social policy, psychology, sociology, and law.
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What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 58%
- Gained a higher qualification: 38%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 23%
- Other HE qualification: 28%
- No formal qualifications: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Work (3 year full-time course) at Ulster University?
95% 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 (3 year full-time course) at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Social Work (3 year full-time course) at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
How many students continue on BSc Social Work (3 year full-time course) at Ulster University?
58% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.