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BA Social Work

Middlesex University

Institution
Middlesex University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Social Work
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
135L504K3
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 91%
  • Assessment and feedback: 87%
  • Academic support: 79%
  • Organisation and management: 74%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 83%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 75%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 100%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

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

  • East of England: 15%
  • London: 75%
  • South East: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 60%
  • Access course: 30%
  • Foundation 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 BA Social Work at Middlesex University earn?

The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Social work.

What do graduates of BA Social Work at Middlesex University do next?

80% 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 Middlesex University?

91% 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 Middlesex University?

The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.

Is BA Social Work at Middlesex 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 Middlesex University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.