BSc Social Work
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Social Work. The programme includes 170 days of placement across statutory, voluntary, private and independent sector agencies, giving exposure to a range of social work roles. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England, and the course concludes with a research proposal project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.0 in each component. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 42%
- Organisation and management: 28%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 48%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 65%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 84%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Law for Social Work Practice
- Readiness for Professional Social Work Practice
- Relationship Based Social Work
- Rethinking Social Justice: Social Policy and Inequalities
- Social Work and the Life Course
- Engaging with Young People, Children and Families
- Mental Health, Society and Social Work
- Social Work Placement 1
- Working with Adults in Social Work Practice
- Equality, Ethics and Values for Social Work
- Future Practice; Leadership, Organisations and Sustainability
- Research Proposal Project
- Risk, Complexity and Decision-Making
- Social Work Placement 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Work at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc Social Work at UWE Bristol do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Work at UWE Bristol?
72% 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 at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Social Work at UWE Bristol 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 BSc Social Work at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.