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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L509
Social Work
University of NottinghamNottingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£24,700Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Nottingham, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Embark on a career as a social worker and make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities. As a social worker, you'll play a vital role in protecting vulnerable individuals, championing human rights and inspiring positive change. You could work with a wide range of people including children, older people, carers or people with disabilities. International tuition fees are £24,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Human Growth and Development
Social Work Practice and Ethics
Legislation
Policy and Governance
Working with Children and Families
Adult Social Work and Community Care
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Safeguarding and Risk Assessment
Professional Practice Placement and Integration
UCAS Code:L509
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking; GCSE requirements – English and Mathematics grade C (numeric grade 4) |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points or 6,5,5 in three Higher Level certificates. GCSE requirements – English and Mathematics grade C (numeric grade 4) |
🗣️ 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
£24,700
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,100
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 Nottingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £32,000 | £37,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £30,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £32,500 | £41,000 |
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
£30,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 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: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
5%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
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
88%Student voice
74%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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