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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Social Work (Bridgend College)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work (Bridgend College) course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two C grades
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University. These students are taking Social Work (Bridgend College) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Religious Studies | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Business Studies | A |
| Mathematics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L50B
Here's what Cardiff Metropolitan University says about its Social Work (Bridgend College) course.
Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Bridgend College
Change lives and qualify as a registered Social Worker.
Social Work is a demanding and rewarding profession that involves working closely with individuals, families and communities from birth to end of life. Social Workers work alongside individuals to improve their lives and promote their wellbeing. If you have a passion for promoting social justice and challenging inequality, then this degree is for you.
The BSc (Hons) Social Work degree at Cardiff Met aspires to develop you as a professional with a clear repertoire of core skills, knowledge and values required to practice as a social worker. A professional who communicates effectively with individuals who access services and other professionals, often in complex and challenging circumstances, with the aim of promoting individuals, families and communities’ rights, enhancing the wellbeing of the people they work with.
This Social Work degree is accredited by Social Care Wales and will prepare you to work within a range of social work settings. You will learn and reflect on the key social issues impacting people who access services. The course is delivered in partnership with Local Authority employers and in each year of study you will complete a practice learning opportunity (PLO) that will enable you to integrate your learning into practice. Through each PLO, you will learn to deal professionally with the complexity of people’s lives in a sensitive and empowering manner.
On successful completion of both your academic studies and your practice learning opportunities, you will graduate with a BSc (Hons) Social Work and the professional qualification that enables you to apply for registration as a qualified Social Worker, with Social Care Wales or one of the other regulatory bodies both in the UK and overseas.
This degree is available on both Cardiff Met's Llandaff campus and at Bridgend College.
Source: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy
Location
Bridgend | Bridgend
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,000 per year |
| Scotland | £8,000 per year |
| Wales | £8,000 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,000 per year |
Cardiff Metropolitan University student reviews
Showing 54 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
The Student Union has always been active, trying to organise events in which all students can participate.
2nd year student
1 year ago
It is a great university and city for students who like to party, but if you don't, it can be a little difficult and lonely to find other things to do.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The university is great at acknowledging financial difficulties with a variety of support available. For example, free breakfast. In addition, the university offers a Met-Rider Bus Pass, which is u00a3200 for the year, which helps to save a lot of money. But this year they offered it for u00a3100 to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
There is a great amount of support available at the university. It is just up to you to go and apply for it and take the opportunities available.
2nd year student
1 year ago
University accommodation is excellent but is only available for the first year. There are wardens available 24 hours a day if there is anything you may need in an emergency and cleaners who come once a week. The libraries are okay. They are quite small, but there are plenty of places outside the lib...
2nd year student
1 year ago
I feel it is a very unique course that you are unlikely to find at another university. If you aspire to work and support those with special needs or vulnerable backgrounds, it's a great course that allows you in the second year to explore topic areas more in your internet areas.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff Metropolitan 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 Cardiff Metropolitan University students who took the Social Work (Bridgend College) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
58%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
100%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
77%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
62%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
92%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
77%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates who took Social Work (Bridgend College) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
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 (Bridgend College).
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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