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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L500
Social Work
Oxford Brookes UniversityOxford, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£35,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Oxford Brookes University, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. If you're interested in becoming a social worker, our Social Work BA leads to the qualification you need. As a graduate you can apply for social work registration in England with Social Work England. Our degree consistently delivers high quality social work education. International tuition fees are £17,250 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 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Social Work Practice and Values
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Law and Policy for Social Workers
Assessment and Intervention in Social Work
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Safeguarding and Risk Management
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Integrated Practice Learning
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,250
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,750
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 — Oxford Brookes University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £32,000 | £35,500 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £36,500 | £44,000 |
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
£31,000
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 £5,500 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
79%Working
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
64%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
72%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
54%Organisation and management
35%Learning resources
72%Student voice
77%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 Oxford Brookes University
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