BSc Social Work
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete a 70-day practice placement in Year 2 and a 100-day placement in Year 3, supervised by qualified practice educators. A readiness-for-practice standard must be met before commencing the first placement.
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Entry requirements
96-112 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: • A-Levels : CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. CCC is comparable to BCD in terms of tariff points) • BTEC/CTEC : MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications • International Baccalaureate : To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 • T Level : Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level Shortlisted applicants are expected to attend an interview at the University. Interviews will include a group task, written assessment and individual interview with academic staff and placement partners (service users and/or practitioners). Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview if successful shortlisted. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check is required on acceptance of the offer of a place. The cost of the DBS check is covered by applicants. For the latest costs please visit the DBS website. Initial assessment of Fitness/Suitability to Practise, including relevant medical information; and a self-declaration form must be completed by applicants. If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by emailing our International Recruitment Team at international@winchester.ac.uk. Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications l
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 32%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 51%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 55%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 68%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Foundations for Professional Practice and Readiness for Practice
- Introduction to Sociological Perspectives, Law, Ethics and Social Policy
- Use Of Self, Communication and Working with Others
- Research for Social Work
- First Practice Placement (70 days)
- Psychological Perspectives of the Life Course
- Social Work Methods And Interventions
- The Legal and Professional Knowledge Base of Social Work
- Final Practice Placement (100 days)
- Risk, Assessment and Safeguarding Work
- Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society
- Independent Study on Contemporary Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Work at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc Social Work at University of Winchester do next?
85% 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 University of Winchester?
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 University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Social Work at University of Winchester 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 University of Winchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.