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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L500
Social Work
University of GreenwichLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,975Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Greenwich, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Study social work with practice-based placements and good employment prospects. Most of our graduates secure jobs in local authority social work, the voluntary sector and social welfare agencies. This social work degree provides academic knowledge and practical skills you will need for a social work career. You will explore a range of social issues, within children and families and adult social work. International tuition fees are £17,975 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 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Social Work Practice and Values
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Children and Families Social Work
Adult Social Work and Mental Health
Social Policy and Legislation
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Safeguarding
Risk Assessment and Intervention
Professional Practice Placement
UCAS Code:L500
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 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,975
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,925
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 Greenwich
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,000 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £25,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £34,500 | £40,000 |
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▼ 24% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
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 £9,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
79%Working
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
85%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
88%Student voice
75%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 Greenwich
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