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BA Social Work

University of Bradford

Institution
University of Bradford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Social Work
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
USOW3UFG-D001
Median salary
£22,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 82%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 87%
  • Organisation and management: 63%
  • Learning resources: 81%
  • Student voice: 79%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 80%
  • Caring personal services: 5%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 75%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 6%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 88%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • London: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started

  • A levels: 75%
  • Access course: 15%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Bradford earn?

The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Social work.

What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Bradford do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Work at University of Bradford?

82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Social Work at University of Bradford?

The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.

Is BA Social Work at University of Bradford accredited?

Yes. Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England

How many students continue on BA Social Work at University of Bradford?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.