BA (Hons) Social Work at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

An undergraduate social work degree approved by Social Work England and delivered as part of the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership, building understanding of individual and community wellbeing together with the skills, knowledge and values needed for social work practice.

Faculty: School of Health and Wellbeing | Department: Social Work | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Includes a 70-day work placement in the second year and a 100-day placement in the third year. Listed core modules include Communities in Context, Life Course Development, Practice Skills, Preparing for Social Work Practice, Responding to Harm and Neglect and Working with People Ethically.

Career pathways

Adult care management, community mental health teams, youth offending, fostering and adoption services, local authorities, education and the NHS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 UCAS points: A levels from three A levels, for example BBB; BTEC Extended Diploma DDM; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 120 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 30 credits at distinction); T Level in a related subject with an overall Merit. Also GCSE English language and mathematics grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent (Functional Skills, Key Skills or Learn Direct at Level 2); a free online university equivalency test is available to applicants without Level 2 qualifications. A satisfactory personal statement and one satisfactory academic or employer reference are required. A minimum of three months of relevant work experience (paid or voluntary, for example in social care or health) is highly desirable, and life experience such as caring or care-system experience is also considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee Source

Intake: 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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