BA (Hons) Social Work at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

If you’re compassionate and curious about people, interested in society and motivated by a strong sense of social justice, this Social Work degree is for you. Social work is about working with people, usually to help them to achieve their goals, and sometimes to protect them or others. Many of our lecturers are actively involved in research and nearly all are experienced practitioners.

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study four compulsory modules which will provide you with a foundation to build your understanding of Social Work as a profession.

Career pathways

Career destinations related to your degree include: Local Authorities e.g., Norfolk and Suffolk County Council fostering and adoption agencies Charity and Voluntary sector e.g., NSPCC and Age UK NHS hospitals and mental health trusts e.g., NSFT Advocacy services Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) Discover more on our Careers webpages.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels BBB Contextual offer: BCC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers. Combinations of BTEC and A levels Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual Offer: DD plus C at A level. Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level. Contextual Offer: D plus BC at A level. Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3. Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3. T levels Obtain an overall Merit. Accepted subjects: Education and Early Years, Health and Healthcare... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at a minimum of grade 4 or grade C. Application Process Following the initial screening, we will require the completion of a Declaration of Suitability form. This will be emailed to you to complete and submit. English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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