BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) Social Work is a social work degree focusing on professional practice, legislation, and social policy within the field. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete practice placements tailored to individual learning needs and undertake a final-year dissertation project. The first year establishes academic foundations through modules such as Introduction to Poverty and Social Policy, Values and Ethics, and Entering the Profession, alongside exploring co-production and childhood development. The second year examines legal requirements, professional identity, and regional context through modules including Social Work Skills, Law in Social Work Practice, and Social Work in Wales. The final year centers on advanced theory, professional responsibilities, and creative approaches, featuring compulsory study in Dissertation, Safeguarding in Context, and Creative Practice.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent. You must be fluent in written and spoken English or Welsh and possess qualifications in English/Welsh (First Language). Candidates need to demonstrate sufficient experience (employed, voluntary or personal) and understanding of the role and responsibility of a social worker. All post-interview offers of a place on this degree, are conditional to the completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance so that we can assess your suitability for working with children and vulnerable adults. In addition, acceptance onto the programme is subject to registration as a student social worker with Social Care Wales. Please note: we only accept deferred entries for Social Work in exceptional circumstances. You will need to speak with the admissions team if you wish to ask about the possibility of deferring. Please note: applications to this course cannot be considered from applicants who are on a skilled worker visa. Please note: This course is not available to international students
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 20%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by Social Care Wales for the purpose of qualifying as a social worker.
Modules
- Foundations of Co-production
- Introduction to Poverty and Social Policy
- Values and Ethics
- The Life C ourse Perspective
- Entering the Profession
- Social Work Skills
- Law in Social Work Practic e
- Research in Social Work Practice
- Interpersonal Dispositions
- Conflicts and Dilemmas
- Social Work in Wales
- Dissertation
- Safeguarding in Context
- Integrating Social Work Theories
- Creative Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at Wrexham 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 BA Social Work at Wrexham University?
88% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Wrexham University accredited?
Yes. Approved by Social Care Wales for the purpose of qualifying as a social worker.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at Wrexham University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.