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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L501

Social Work

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development
Law and Social Policy
Sociology and Society
Assessment and Intervention Skills
Children and Families Specialism
Adults and Communities Specialism
Professional Practice Placement
UCAS Code:L501
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,243

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 — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

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
£34,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

90%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%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
92%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Southampton, Solent University

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