Social Work BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Support and protect those who are vulnerable in society. Youll understand how individuals behave in families and communities.****Course Overview**Prepare for a rewarding career as a social worker and enjoy a range of employment options across a variety of sectors.As part of this course youll:- Study psychosocial themes and perspectives, and theories and policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children- Complete extended placements in your second and third years, ...Read more


Support and protect those who are vulnerable in society. You'll understand how individuals behave in families and communities.


Course Overview

Prepare for a rewarding career as a social worker and enjoy a range of employment options across a variety of sectors.As part of this course you'll:- Study psychosocial themes and perspectives, and theories and policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children- Complete extended placements in your second and third years, which will help fulfil part of the professional body requirements for registration- Integrate study with professional experience to develop the essential knowledge and skills required for a career supporting diverse groups of service users in social work


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This course is approved by Social Work England and successful completion provides eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England.You’ll develop practical courtroom skills to support your understanding of social work law and safeguarding. This will include a family court and adult mental health tribunal experience undertaken in partnership with legal professionals such as judges and solicitors.Academic learning is designed and delivered to support your practical social work skills and enable you to develop your professional practice. Social work placement opportunities are found across the health statutory social care, voluntary and community sectors, normally within the Leeds area. Your two work experience opportunities will prepare you directly for practice.


Why Study Social Work at Leeds Beckett University...

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Opportunities for extended placements

- apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting-


Approved by Social Work England

- the specialist regulator for social work in England-


Access to specialist facilities

- where you'll develop your skills in a simulated environment

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
41/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
64th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Social Work
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 79 = 21% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
21%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Social Work graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Social Work graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Aimee
03 Dec 24

I think its great as all facilities that are needed are in one area. I think one of the main reason why this university is great is due to the support they offer. wether it be..Read more

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Rebecca
28 Nov 24

A great uni, the student support given is above and beyond the systems and apps are easy to use. Rooms are well signed and easy to find. The facilities such as toilets and cafe..Read more

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120 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

Popular A-level subjects

Social Work

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
37%
Psychology
36%
English Language
22%
English Literature
15%
Law
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Aimee
03 Dec 24
Social Work BA (Hons)
I think its great as all facilities that are needed are in one area. I think one of the main reason why this university is great is due to the support they offer. wether it be...
Read more
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Rebecca
28 Nov 24
Social Work BA (Hons)
A great uni, the student support given is above and beyond the systems and apps are easy to use. Rooms are well signed and easy to find. The facilities such as toilets and cafe...
Read more
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