Social Work BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Are you interested in how people develop and what influences their behaviour? Do you want to help people at risk of harm? Are you interested in legislation and social policy?
This popular social work course, one of our flagship degrees, will give you a rewarding insight into contemporary social work. Our social work degree is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference. You will: Be trained as a reflective and effective social work practitioner Gain hands-on experience through supervised placements in your second and third years Learn how to support, protect, and speak up for people in significant personal difficulty.
Be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England Taught primarily at Docklands with some teaching at Stratford Campus or University Square. Download our social work reference request form. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England
- Supervised practice placements in the second and third years
- Training as a reflective and effective social work practitioner
- Learn to support, protect and advocate for people in difficulty
- Covers human development, behaviour, legislation and social policy
- Taught mainly at Docklands, with some teaching at Stratford
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Accepted Qualifications120 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to HE DiplomaT Levels Intern…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- Additional condition: work_experience — …who don't meet the required UCAS point tariff but have sufficient work experience.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Social worker
- Child and family social worker
- Adult social worker
- Mental health social worker
- Child protection social worker
- Hospital social worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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