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

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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SEP-25

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Social Workers support individuals and families to achieve positive change in their lives. This degree prepares you for a profession with human rights and social justice at its core. Regulated by Social Work England, our degree course will prepare you for a career in social work in a diverse range of social welfare settings. The content of your studies will equip you for employment in both childrens and adults social work, in areas such as safeguarding, community and therapeutic services. A ...Read more

Social Workers support individuals and families to achieve positive change in their lives. This degree prepares you for a profession with human rights and social justice at its core. Regulated by Social Work England, our degree course will prepare you for a career in social work in a diverse range of social welfare settings. The content of your studies will equip you for employment in both childrens and adults social work, in areas such as safeguarding, community and therapeutic services. A total of 170 days of assessed practice learning, through highly rewarding vocational placements in the community, will also help ensure you are well prepared for life as a Social Worker following graduation.CareersGraduate DestinationsMany of our Social Work graduates gain employment with our placement providers. Some return to Staffordshire University to complete their Masters in Post-registration Social Work. A range of post-qualifying course options is available at both degree and postgraduate level in the areas of adults, children, young people, their families and carers.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
69/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
97th
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 - 60 = 40% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
40%
Employment rate
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90%
Average salary
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Social Work graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Social Work graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Cassandra
23 Apr 24

I love the welcoming atmosphere and the thought and effort that has been put into making Staffs a great place for both local and international students. I just wish there was a..Read more

J
Jane
15 Jan 24

The staff are really supportive and really friendly which makes all of the difference. Lecturers listen to feedback and make necessary..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points

Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.

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Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer.

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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,750 per year

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Students from International

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£16750 Per year

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Latest reviews

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C
Cassandra
23 Apr 24
Social Work MA
I love the welcoming atmosphere and the thought and effort that has been put into making Staffs a great place for both local and international students. I just wish there was a...
Read more
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Jane
15 Jan 24
Social Work BA (Hons)
The staff are really supportive and really friendly which makes all of the difference. Lecturers listen to feedback and make necessary...
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University of Staffordshire
College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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