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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Social Work
Birmingham City University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work course at Birmingham City University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Required subjects: One of Health and Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science at A Level or level 3 equivalent. Other subjects may be considered at the discretion of the Admissions tutor. Excluded subjects: General Studies
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Religious Studies | C |
| English Literature | B |
| Business Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L501
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Social Work course.
As one of the largest providers of social workers in the UK, our Social Work BSc (Hons) degree is regulated by Social Work England and is well known for producing excellent practitioners capable of operating in local authority, voluntary or private settings.
Our specially-designed degree will give you the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference to people's lives as a professional and registered social worker.
You will learn about the social work profession and the needs of the people social workers support. We link theory and practice through a combination of academic learning and on the job placement opportunities.
You will gain a first-hand insight into a wide range of issues that you will face in social work practice, such as:
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The care needs of vulnerable people
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Safeguarding children and adults
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The impact of poverty
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Domestic violence
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Substance misuse
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Mental health issues
Through expert teaching and quality placements, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of different service user groups and the skills needed to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable people.
This social work degree course is among the most innovative of its kind, placing you where you will benefit the most - among the people and communities you will go on to support.
Source: Birmingham City University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Education and Social Work
Location
City South Campus, Edgbaston | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £18,570 per year |
| International | £18,570 per year |
Birmingham City University student reviews
2 years ago
Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
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Great simulation facilities for practicing skills learnt in university
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The staff are very helpful and always available when needed. I feel the course has well prepared me for life as a graduate paramedic.
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Very supportive staff and students, wide range of activities available
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In terms of societies and events, I always found things to do on campus. The Freshers' fair was always really good with lots to do and lots of freebies. I loved the society I joined too.
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I was mostly as City Centre campus so I was close to the city centre area. I always found things to do in my free time, had shops close by for my food shopping and could always find somewhere to meet friends. My friends and I really enjoyed the pub quiz at the Eagle and Ball and this became a week...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birmingham City University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Social Work course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
85%
med
Student voice
85%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Social Work at Birmingham City University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£27.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Social Work.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Our next open days are taking place on:
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