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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L500

Social Work

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study this course? Social work is a profession that has its history rooted in the principles of equality and social justice. Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), this course enables you to practise as a social worker. You'll benefit from our extensive links with statutory organisations, local authorities and the voluntary sector, and from the experience our lecturers bring to their teaching. International tuition fees are £19,500 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Development and Wellbeing
Social Justice and Human Rights
Social Work Practice and Methods
Assessment and Intervention Skills
Law and Policy in Social Care
Diversity
Equality and Anti-Discriminatory Practice
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Social Work Placement and Applied Learning
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

a minimum of grades BBB in A levels (or a minimum of 120 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg Extended Diploma)

International Baccalaureate

28 points

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.

UCAS Points86

🗣️ 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

£19,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,500

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 — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£34,000£38,000£41,000
3 years£21,000£30,500£35,500
5 years£21,000£34,500£49,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
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 £4,000 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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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
92%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Social Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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