Sport Excellence Programme
Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate
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Offered by Southampton, Solent University, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our social work courses ranked 1st out of 85 other UK institutions for student satisfaction (NSS 2019). Are you looking to pursue a career in a rewarding profession? Solent’s social work degree will help you develop a thorough grounding in social work theory, as well as the skills, values and first-hand experience key to making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. The first two years of this degree concentrate on learning the basis of social work theory as well as looking at subjects such as law and sociology. International tuition fees are £19,081 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 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
| International Baccalaureate | 28 - 31 points |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£19,081
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £34,000 | £37,000 | £39,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £34,500 | £41,000 |
UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate
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Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate
Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate

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