BA (Hons) Social Work at University of Kent

Programme overview

A three-year BA in Social Work at Kent's Medway campus, designed and taught by social workers, with placements, simulations and varied assessments. Students study the laws and standards that govern social care and build communication, research and critical thinking skills.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (Medway) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules include Social Work Context 1 and 2, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Law Rights and Ethics, Theoretical Perspectives and Lifespan. Stage 2 includes Social Work with Adults and Families, Making Sense of Mental Health, Advanced Intervention Skills and Social Work with Children and Families, and Stage 3 includes Critical Policy and Critical Reflection, Research for Social Work Practice and a 100-day Placement.

Career pathways

Graduates typically go into roles in child and family social work, mental health support, substance abuse and hospital social work, and some move into international aid, human rights, policy and human resources. Graduates are eligible for professional registration with Social Work England.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC / 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: Distinction, Merit, Merit. IB Diploma: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE: English Language at grade C/4. T level: Merit. Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at level 3 with 6 credits at Distinction and 33 credits at Merit. International Foundation Programme: pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. Contextual offers: A level CCC; BTEC MMM; IB 24 points in the IB Diploma or 96 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants without English as a first language need IELTS 7.0 overall and in each sub-test. Selection includes an online written assessment, an individual interview and an observed group discussion. A full and valid UK driving licence is required to progress from Stage 1 to Stage 2 because of mandatory placement travel, except where a disability or health condition prevents holding one. Additional, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

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

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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