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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L501

Social Work

Middlesex University
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Middlesex University, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study BA Social Work with us With the social work sector expanding rapidly, there’s never been a better time to develop your communication, resilience and organisation skills to enter a career that will make a positive impact on some of society’s most vulnerable people. Our social work degree – which is fully accredited by the Social Work England (SWE) – has been designed and revised to give you the knowledge and professional skills to succeed in the field of social work. Through a mix of teaching sessions, interactive workshops and e-learning resources, you’ll familiarise yourself ... International tuition fees are £17,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Development and Life Course Perspectives
Social Policy and Legislation
Statutory Social Work Practice
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Professional Practice and Ethics
Placement and Practice Learning
UCAS Code:L501
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BB - BBB

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,600

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 — Middlesex University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£36,000£38,000
3 years£19,500£30,500£35,500
5 years£23,000£33,000£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
£30,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
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
91%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Middlesex University

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

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