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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L50F

Social Work (with Foundation Year)

London South Bank University
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Social Work (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Been out of study for a long time? Or maybe you haven’t met the entry requirements of your chosen degree? Our entry year acts as a bridge to degree-level studies. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Academic Skills and Study Methods
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Human Development and Life Stages
Foundations of Social Policy
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Diversity
Equality and Inclusion
Psychology for Social Care
Research Methods and Critical Thinking
UCAS Code:L50F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,400

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 — London South Bank University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£24,000£30,500£36,000
5 years£19,500£32,500£41,000

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
£30,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 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

60%Working
15%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
55%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
99%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
99%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London South Bank University

London South Bank University offers Social Work (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#901QS World
#61UK Ranking
15,760+Students
63+Courses

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