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BA Social Work

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Social Work
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
4355A
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 99%
  • Learning opportunities: 93%
  • Assessment and feedback: 99%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 94%
  • Learning resources: 98%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 80%
  • Customer service occupations: 10%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 70%
  • South East: 20%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

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 BA Social Work at London South Bank University earn?

The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £41,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Social work.

What do graduates of BA Social Work at London South Bank University 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 London South Bank University?

99% 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 London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.

Is BA Social Work at London South Bank 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

How many students continue on BA Social Work at London South Bank University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.