BA (Hons) Social Work at London South Bank University

Programme overview

Social workers impact the lives of many different people, all of whom need help and support to live happier, safer, and more fulfilling daily lives. As well as providing key support for essential needs such as housing, access to funding and wellbeing, social workers also create positive change in many diverse communities.

What you will study

Year 1: Methods and theories for social work practice, Readiness for direct practice, Human growth and development, Sociology for social work, Value and ethics in social work, Concepts of interprofessional and collaborative practice. Year 2: Social policy for social work, Law for social work, Communication and collaborative working, Appraising evidence for research informed practice, Practice learning opportunity 1. Year 3: Social work with children.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level BBB or;BTEC National Diploma DDM or;Access to HE Diploma in Social Work or similar with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits or;Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points. Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above/A-C including English or equivalent. All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory completion of a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and references.As part of the application process, you will be expected to evidence six months relevant experience of the delivery of social care in either a paid or voluntary capacity.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee for 2026/27 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 17,400 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee for 2026/27 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply

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