BSc (Hons) Social Work at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Social work is a rewarding and impactful profession focused on social justice and human rights. It provides the opportunity to work closely with vulnerable individuals, helping to improve their lives and create positive change in society. Our Social Work degree offers a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience, preparing you for diverse practice areas.

What you will study

The course consists of university-based teaching and 200 days of practice learning. In your first year you’ll be introduced to foundational social work knowledge – including contributions from the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, social policy and politics – something which develops in greater depth as you progress through the course. During your second and third years, you’ll complete two placements lasting 70 and 100 days respectively – take a look at the placement tab to find out more about these experiences and what to expect. Modules include Introduction to Social Work Practice, Experts by Experience: Lived Experience, Needs and Resources, Social Work and Social Justice, Human Growth and Development, Preparing for Social Work Practice, Law for Social Workers, Social Work Practice with Adults, Social Work Practice with Children and Families, Critical Social Work Practice, Practice Learning 1.

Career pathways

Successful completion of this degree course can lead to registration with SWE, enabling you to apply for social work jobs and practice as a registered social worker. As a generic social work qualification, you can apply to work in any area of social work practice – subject to any specific employer requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants invited to interview are normally selected from the group who have predicted grades at the top of the range below but it is not a guarantee of interview. If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we may still invite you to interview if you offered a significantly competitive GCSE (or equivalent) profile, personal statement or relevant non-academic achievements. Subsequent offers will be made based on assessment at interview. A-levels BBB–BBC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–DMM. International Baccalaureate 28 points with three subjects at Higher level. UCAS tariff 112–120 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Social work diploma preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 18 credits at distinction and 27 credits at merit, including level 3 credits in written communication, study skills and reading and writing skills. T-level Merit in any T-level. GCSEs (minimum grade C or grade 4) GCSE in English language with grade C or grade 4 or above. These are national requirements for social work training and cannot be waived/other subjects cannot be accepted in lieu. Functional Skills, level 2 in English, is acceptable. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in the other elements. Other.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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