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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L500

Social Work

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
68%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course Summary - Become an ethical practitioner drawing upon local and global perspectives. - Gain social work and mental health experience with children, families and adults. - Undertake social work practice placements in a range of settings. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Development and Well-being Across the Lifespan
Social Work Practice and Ethics
Law and Social Policy in Practice
Mental Health and Psychological Approaches
Working with Families and Communities
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Practice Placement
Critical Reflective Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£18,000

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 — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£32,000£34,000
3 years£22,500£28,000£31,500
5 years£23,000£31,500£36,500

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 15% below UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
95%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
68%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
46%
Academic support
49%
Organisation and management
15%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
38%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Sheffield Hallam University

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