BSW Social Work Relevant Degree Entry at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This shortened two-year route leads to the Bachelor of Social Work, a professional qualification accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and recognised throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It combines academic study with assessed practice learning opportunities. It is open to graduates with a relevant Honours degree.

Department: School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme covers years 2 and 3 of the BSW, combining academic study with assessed practice learning opportunities that are regionally allocated with the NI Degree in Social Work Partnership.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to register as social workers and work in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere, with an Assessed Year in Employment following qualification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Honours degree at minimum 2.2, where at least one-third of the Honours-level course is Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy/Administration, or a degree in Law, Education/Teaching, Nursing, Community Work, Youth Work, Early Childhood Studies, Criminology, Health and Social Care, Occupational Therapy, Human Communication/Counselling, Social Anthropology, Housing Studies or other cognate subjects. Graduates in other subjects (minimum 2.2) with a PGCE are also considered. Third class or Ordinary degrees not considered. GCSE English Language C/4 and GCSE Mathematics C/4 required. Eligible applicants attend a face-to-face regional interview. A satisfactory AccessNI check and NI Social Care Council registration are required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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