BA (Hons) Social Work
at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Why study BA (Hons) Social Work at BU?

This course is ranked 1st in its subject area for the second year running according to the 2021 and 2022 Guardian League Tables
We have close ties with local employers, as well as our service user and care partnerships, so you will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession
Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience, operating in real-world settings

Course Content
Modules
- Social Exclusion & Discrimination
- Law & Social Policy
- Learning from the Lived Experience
- Psychosocial Perspectives of the Life Course
- Foundations for Professional Practice & Research
- Readiness for Direct Practice in Social Work
Entry Requirement
Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)
- GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
International Fees Per Year

£17,595
Career Prospect
Career Opportunities may include:
- Social Worker
- Health Service and Public Health Manager
- Care Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Health Assistant.

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

Students Assisted

Loan Amount Disbursed

Loans Sanctioned