Social Work

Key highlights

• Professional social work qualification accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council
• Recognised throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland and elsewhere
• Combines academic study with assessed practice learning opportunities
• Practice placements allocated regionally with the NI Degree in Social Work Partnership
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Social Work by Complete University Guide 2026

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

  Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

• Early Confirmation Award

  Funding Amount - £1500

  Up to £1,500

• International Undergraduate Scholarships

  This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

• INTO Progressors Scholarship

  £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

  Up to £1,500

• LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

  Scholarships Value - £4000

  Up to £4,000

• Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

  20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

  Up to 20% of fees

• Queen’s Family Scholarship

  20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

  Up to 20% of fees

• Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

  Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

  Up to £5,000

• Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

  50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

  Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

• Registered Social Worker
• Child and Family Social Worker
• Adult Social Care Social Worker
• Mental Health Social Worker
• Youth Justice Social Worker

Cost of study

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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.