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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L500

Social Work

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bristol, UWE, the BSc (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc(Hons) Social Work course enables you to become a qualified social worker and develop the understanding and skills to support society's most vulnerable people to ensure their wellbeing. Why study social work? Our BSc(Hons) Social Work course at UWE Bristol is a practical degree. It offers the grounding you need to become a skilled social worker with the professional skills, knowledge base and placement experience that will help you stand out. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Social Work Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Social Policy and Legislation
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment and Intervention Skills
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Professional Practice Placement
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£32,000£35,000
3 years£24,500£29,500£31,500
5 years£27,000£33,000£36,500

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 11% below UK average salary
This course
£29,500
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 £3,500 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

85%Working
15%Work & Study
95%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
47%
Organisation and management
46%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
58%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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