BSc Social Work
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 75%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 15%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Chartered Membership with that body.
- 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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Work at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £49,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BSc Social Work at London Metropolitan University do next?
90% 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 London Metropolitan University?
92% 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 London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 56 UCAS points.
Is BSc Social Work at London Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Chartered Membership with that body. 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 London Metropolitan University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.