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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: U160
Social Work and Applied Social Studies
University of BathBath, England
3 yearsDuration
£25,400Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Bath, the BSc (Hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Gain knowledge and skills in social work, leading to eligibility to register with Social Work England. You'll mix academic learning and practice placements. This course will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in social work. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Core social work units
Such as social work with children and families
Social work with adults and mental health
UCAS Code:U160
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,400
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,200
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 — University of Bath
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £32,000 | £33,000 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £30,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £32,000 | £39,500 |
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▼ 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
£32,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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
75%Working
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
100%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
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
91%Student voice
77%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 University of Bath
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