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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L50B

Social Work (Bridgend College)

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bridgend, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£8,000Per Year (Home)
£8,000Home Fee
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Social Work (Bridgend College) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bridgend, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Bridgend College Change lives and qualify as a registered Social Worker. Social Work is a demanding and rewarding profession that involves working closely with individuals, families and communities from birth to end of life. Social Workers work alongside individuals to improve their lives and promote their wellbeing. Home/uk fees are £8,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Values and Ethics
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Assessment and Intervention in Social Work
Social Policy and Legislation
Practice Learning Opportunity Year One
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Practice Learning Opportunity Year Two
UCAS Code:L50B
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two C grades

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points90

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£8,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,500£29,500£36,000
5 years£27,500£36,500£39,000

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▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

70%Working
30%Work & Study
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 data

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

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
65%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
79%
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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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Social Work (Bridgend College) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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