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BSc Social Work

University of Brighton

Institution
University of Brighton
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Social Work
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L1EG001FUU
Median salary
£28,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 65%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 68%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 75%

Do students stay on the course?

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

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Left higher education: 30%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 75%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 90%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 85%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

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

  • A levels: 85%
  • Baccalaureate: 10%
  • Access course: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Social Work at University of Brighton earn?

The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £34,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Social work.

What do graduates of BSc Social Work at University of Brighton do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Work at University of Brighton?

91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Social Work at University of Brighton?

The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.

Is BSc Social Work at University of Brighton 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 BSc Social Work at University of Brighton?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.