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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L500

Social Work

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£18,550Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the BSc (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you want a career where you can make a real, positive difference to the lives of people and communities in vulnerable circumstances, then our Social Work degree is the ideal course for you. This professionally accredited course will give you the academic knowledge and practical workplace experience to begin a career as a registered social worker. You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus. International tuition fees are £18,550 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Practice and Values
Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan
Social Policy and Legislation
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Working with Vulnerable Communities
Professional Practice and Placement Experience
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

International Baccalaureate

30 - 32 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,550

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,650

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 — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£24,500£31,500
5 years£24,500£31,500£41,500

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 26% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
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 £7,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
12%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
55%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
82%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
71%
Organisation and management
61%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
62%
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 Swansea University

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

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#34UK Ranking
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