Social workers help people to live more successfully within their local communities by helping them find solutions to their problems. Sometimes this includes confronting and managing behaviours that put themselves and others at risk. .

To succeed, social workers must work not only with clients but their families and friends as well as working closely with other organisations including the police, National Health Service, and schools.

After completion of the BSc Social Work you will be qualified to work in a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies which employ social workers..

Entry requirements

240 UCAS points to include at least two A levels and GCSEs/O levels grade A-C, to include English Language and Mathematics or equivalent.

OR 14-19 Diploma in Society, Health and Development. Minimum 240 UCAS tariff points.

OR BTEC Nationals NQF or QCF in a health-related subject with a minimum of 240 UCAS tariff points.

OR Access to Higher Education Diploma students must achieve a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3 of which 12 must be merits and 12 must be Distinctions. In addition, applicants who do not have Maths or English Language GCSE grade C or above must achieve 9 level 2 credits in both Maths and English.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Key Skills).

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by 1 October in the year they commence study. Social care or community work experience required. Satisfactory health assessment and enhanced Criminal Records Bureau screening will be required.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills).

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by 1 October in the year they commence study. Social care or community work experience required. Satisfactory health assessment and enhanced Criminal Records Bureau screening will be required.

Social work is a regulated profession. As a social work student you will be expected to register with the General Social Care Council (GSCC), the social work profession's regulator, and adhere to the standards set out in the Code of Practice for Social Workers.

As well as regulating individual social workers and students, we also regulate the performance of social work courses, the reports of which are published on our website, so you can check to see how each university is performing. For more information visit the General Social Care Council (GSCC) website.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Full Time

Professional accreditation

You are eligible for registration with the General Social Care Council as a professional social worker.