BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) Social Work is an undergraduate social work degree centred on professional practice and social care. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Approved by Social Work England, the course incorporates two periods of work placements with regional local authorities and social care organisations, leading to eligibility to register as a professional social worker. The first year covers foundational concepts through modules such as The Professional Social Worker, Interpersonal Skills in Social Work, and Sociological Perspectives in Contemporary Society, alongside Legislative Frameworks for Social Work Practice and Psychological Perspectives across the Life Span. The second year deepens professional capabilities via Applied and Informed Practice, Social Work Assessment, Theory and Models, and Working in Partnership and in Organisations. The final year focuses on advanced practice and governance through Managing Risk and Safeguarding Practices and Independent Research Study, while allowing students to choose between optional modules in children's and adults' services.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Grade 4 or above in English (previously grade C) If you would like to be considered for Social Sciences Foundation Year entry, please contact Admissions either by telephone: 023 8201 5066, or email for further information. Applicants are required to apply for an enhanced disclosure DBS as part of enrolment and confirmation on the course. This must be a new DBS disclosure and if paid for by the University. If you need to apply for a DBS during your study on the course, you will be liable for the renewal cost. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions .
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 8%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 22%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 15%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Professional Social Worker
- Interpersonal Skills in Social Work
- Sociological Perspectives in Contemporary Society
- Legislative Frameworks for Social Work Practice
- Psychological Perspectives across the Life Span
- Community and Culture
- Applied and Informed Practice
- Social Work Assessment, Theory and Models
- Working in Partnership and in Organisations
- Developing Professional Capabilities in Practice
- Managing Risk and Safeguarding Practices
- Independent Research Study
- Extending Professional Capabilities in Practice
- Intervention and Critical Analysis Whilst Working with Children, their Families, and Carers in Social Work
- Intervention and Critical Analysis Whilst Working with Adults, their Families and Carers in Social Work
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000. 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 Solent University do next?
95% 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 Solent University?
92% 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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Solent 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 Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.