BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work. Core topics include research methods and ethics and professional practice. The programme includes a dissertation module and professional capability assessments. Placements take place in statutory or voluntary settings across years 2 and 3, with simulated learning exercises conducted in an adapted semi-detached house and replica courtroom.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 120 A-level: BBB BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM T-level: Merit
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 85%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 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 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 88%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Context for Professional Practice
- Foundations of Law and Policy
- Skills Development
- Theories of Life Course Development
- Ethics, Values and Anti-Oppressive Practice
- Professional Development 1: Building resilience and self-care for practice [SOWK1106]
- Law, Policy, and Safeguarding Practice with Adults
- Law, Policy, and Safeguarding Practice with Children & Families
- Understanding Research in Social Work Practice
- Practice 1
- Professional Development 2 – Assessment & Intervention
- Dissertation
- Practice 2
- Contemporary Practice
- Professional Development 3: Working in Organisations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £27,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Worcester do next?
100% 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 Worcester?
86% 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 Worcester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BA Social Work at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at University of Worcester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.