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Canterbury Christ Church University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L500
Social Work
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 100% of our Social Work students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 Support people to make real, lasting change with a Social Work degree that balances theory, practice, and professional development. Accredited by Social Work England, this course will prepare you to register as a qualified social worker upon graduation. With a 50/50 split between practice and theory, you’ll study key social work theories, develop practical skills through diverse placements, and gain unique experience with Hydra, an immersive t... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Social Work Practice
Human Development and Life Course Perspectives
Social Policy and Social Justice
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Children
Young People and Families
Professional Practice and Ethics in Social Work
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Placement and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C, or above, or an acceptable equivalent. Please see our website for information |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points Please see our website for information |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 66 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,000
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 — Canterbury Christ Church University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £32,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £27,000 | £33,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £34,500 | £42,000 |
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
£33,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
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
79%Working
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
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-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
69%Organisation and management
33%Learning resources
86%Student voice
64%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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