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Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L50F
Social Work (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Social Work (with Foundation Year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Change lives and qualify as a registered Social Worker. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads into the degree course after successful interview. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Social Work and Social Policy
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Social Justice and Anti-Discriminatory Practice
Communication and Professional Skills
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Law and Ethics in Social Care
Practice Learning and Field Placement
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:L50F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 Points | 90 |
🗣️ 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
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,000
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
73%
Overall
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
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