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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L501
Social Work
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. As one of the largest providers of social workers in the UK, our Social Work BSc (Hons) degree is regulated by Social Work England and is well known for producing excellent practitioners capable of operating in local authority, voluntary or private settings. Our specially-designed degree will give you the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference to people's lives as a professional and registered social worker. You will learn about the social work profession and the needs of the people social workers support. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Human Development and Life Course Perspectives
Social Policy and Legislation
Safeguarding Children and Adults
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Practice
Social Work Practice and Ethics
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Vulnerable Populations and Social Inequality
Practicum and Professional Placement
UCAS Code:L501
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB 120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Required subjects: One of Health and Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science at A Level or level 3 equivalent. Other subjects may be considered at the discretion of the Admissions tutor. Excluded subjects: General Studies |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £32,000 | £37,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £31,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £33,000 | £40,500 |
UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
85%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Source: This specific course at this provider
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