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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L500
Social Work
University of EssexColchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Essex, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Social work is all about people: it is an extremely rewarding and challenging profession. You’ll need to be hard working, adaptable, honest and, above all, passionate about finding long-term solutions and supporting positive changes for children, adults and families. You develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of how to support people to improve personal, practical, psychological and social aspects of their lives. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Social Work Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Social Policy and Legislation
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Children
Families and Safeguarding
Diversity and Social Inequality
Professional Skills and Communication
Practice Placement and Reflective Learning
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 - 30 points We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. |
| UCAS Points | 102 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| 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
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £29,500 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £26,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £33,500 | £43,000 |
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▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,500
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
70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%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
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
93%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
87%Student voice
71%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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