BA Social Work
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 60%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 76%
- South East: 18%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £40,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at University of Greenwich do next?
90% 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 Greenwich?
85% 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 Greenwich?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at University of Greenwich 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 Greenwich?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.