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

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University of Strathclyde

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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University of Strathclyde

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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- Social workers have a responsibility to promote the rights of powerless people, and protect the vulnerable and disadvantaged.- Benefit from a blend of university and agency-based opportunities.- Prepare for the challenging role of a social worker through the opportunity to interact with service users and their carers.- Complete three placements in social work and not-for-profit settings.- Study abroad in one of our partner institutions.- Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council.- ...Read more

- Social workers have a responsibility to promote the rights of powerless people, and protect the vulnerable and disadvantaged.- Benefit from a blend of university and agency-based opportunities.- Prepare for the challenging role of a social worker through the opportunity to interact with service users and their carers.- Complete three placements in social work and not-for-profit settings.- Study abroad in one of our partner institutions.- Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council.- Graduates from this course work in all levels of social work, including senior management positions, local authorities and in the independent sector.Ranked 2nd in Scotland for Social Work (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024).

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Social Work graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Social Work graduate salary
£30,000
What students say
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Emma
18 Nov 23

The campus is beautiful with lots of new buildings and great facilities. The course itself requires some fine tuning as it can be very repetitive..Read more

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MHARI-ANN
09 Mar 22

N/A..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 6/B

English (or a social subject) B, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C and an English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5 or equivalent

Preferred relevant HNC subjects are Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Counselling, Healthcare Practice, Health & Social Care, Working with Communities and Law or Legal Studies, A in Graded Unit and relevant social care experience.Year 2 entry: relevant HNC/HND plus minimum six months relevant and challenging work experience is normally expected for Year 2 Direct Entry.All applicants must hold:a full Mathematics qualification at the minimum of SCQF Level 5 eg National 5/Intermediate 2 at C or, Credit Standard Grade in Mathematics/Applications of Mathematicsan English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5 or equivalent

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£19,600 per year

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Students from EU

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£19,600 per year

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Students from International

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Latest Social Work reviews

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Emma
18 Nov 23
The campus is beautiful with lots of new buildings and great facilities. The course itself requires some fine tuning as it can be very repetitive...
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MHARI-ANN
09 Mar 22
N/A...
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University of Strathclyde
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