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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L500
Social Work
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£40,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the BSc (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Social work is a profession suited to people who: * are creative * are practical * are resourceful * enjoy working with other people You will combine ingenuity and optimism with honesty and realism, in the face of the demanding situations which some service users experience. You should have a stable, well-integrated personality, and you must be able to see beyond the immediate issues presented by service users, the general public, and policy-makers. You will also require well-developed social and communication skills and a high degree of empathy. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
What social work looks like
How we are shaping social work
Programme benefits
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4 and Mathematics at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics at 4. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
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 — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £37,000 | £40,000 | £42,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £32,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £34,500 | £37,000 |
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
£32,000
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 £2,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
10%Work & Study
90%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
65%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
46%Learning resources
86%Student voice
53%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About The University of Edinburgh
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