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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L500

Social Work

University of Worcester
Worcester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£4,862Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Worcester, the BA (Hons) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Overview If you want an in-demand career that lets you make a real difference in the world, there's never been a better time to become a social worker. Our course delivers a professional qualification combined with an academic degree, giving you the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed. During your training, you will divide your time between studying and supervised work placements. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £4,862 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 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

Overview
Key features
Why the University of Worcester?
University of the Year finalist
First in the UK for sustained employment
First in the UK for quality education
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

120

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£4,862

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Worcester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£18,500£24,000
5 years£17,000£21,500£27,000

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 44% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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

45%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Worcester

University of Worcester offers Social Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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