BA (Hons) Social Work
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
A Social Work degree opens the door to a profession which is varied and aims to improve people’s lives. It is more than simply ‘helping people’ and will involve a striving to create change. You may find yourself supporting someone who is distressed, or perhaps empowering someone in need of advice or even involved in protection work to ensure people and children are safe, well and healthy.
Social Workers not only focus on day-to-day matters, but also consider the bigger issues that affect people’s lives such as poverty, trauma and disadvantage. However, it is our core values and practical skills which make social work distinctive from other professions. Social Work students possess transferable skills which are valued by many employers and at the University of Suffolk, graduates experience high levels of employment.
Key highlights
- Prepares you for a profession focused on improving people's lives
- Covers protection work keeping adults and children safe and well
- Explores wider issues such as poverty, trauma and disadvantage
- Develops core social work values and practical skills
- Builds transferable skills valued by many employers
- Graduates experience high levels of employment
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — in Sociology, Law or Psychology but not essential) 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Child Protection Social Worker
- Adult Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Family Support Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,800
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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