
Social Work with Foundation Year
Buckinghamshire New UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Buckinghamshire New University, the BSc (Hons) Social Work with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. As a Social Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting some of the most marginalised groups in society, helping them in overcoming barriers to a fulfilled life. Our Social Work degree is designed to prepare you for this impactful journey with a focus on hands-on, high-quality placements, expert-led teaching, and the essential skills you need to thrive from day one. This course is approved by Social Work England, meaning upon graduating from this course, you’ll be able to register as a qualified Social Worker with this regulatory board. International tuition fees are £15,910 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ 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
£15,910
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
What are the tuition fees
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £33,000 | £35,000 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £36,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,500 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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