BA Social Work
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 41%: 141 offers from 344 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 82%
- East Midlands: 2%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- 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): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Leeds Beckett University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Work at Leeds Beckett University?
72% 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 Leeds Beckett University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Social Work at Leeds Beckett University?
41% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 141 offers from 344 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Social Work at Leeds Beckett University 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
Does BA Social Work at Leeds Beckett University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at Leeds Beckett University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.