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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work course at Leeds Beckett University.
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UCAS Tariff
120
A minimum of 80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Leeds Beckett University. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A |
| Sociology | A |
| Biology | E |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L500
Here's what Leeds Beckett University says about its Social Work course.
Support and protect those who are vulnerable in society. You'll understand how individuals behave in families and communities.
Course Overview Prepare for a rewarding career as a social worker and enjoy a range of employment options across a variety of sectors.
As part of this course, you'll:
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Study psychosocial themes and perspectives, and theories and policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children
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Complete extended placements in your second and third years, which will help fulfil part of the professional body requirements for registration
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Integrate study with professional experience to develop the essential knowledge and skills required for a career supporting diverse groups of service users in social work
Find Out More This course is approved by Social Work England and successful completion provides eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England.
You’ll develop practical courtroom skills to support your understanding of social work law and safeguarding. This will include a family court and adult mental health tribunal experience undertaken in partnership with legal professionals such as judges and solicitors.
Academic learning is designed and delivered to support your practical social work skills and enable you to develop your professional practice. Social work placement opportunities are found across the health statutory social care, voluntary and community sectors, normally within the Leeds area. Your two work experience opportunities will prepare you directly for practice.
Why Study the BA Social Work course at Leeds Beckett University?
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90% graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
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Opportunities for extended placements - apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting
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Approved by Social Work England - the specialist regulator for social work in England
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Access to specialist facilities - where you'll develop your skills in a simulated environment
*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23
Source: Leeds Beckett University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Health and Community Studies
Location
City CampusC | Leeds
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Personal & Professional Development
- Social Work & the Life Course
- Understanding Social Work
- Understanding Law in Social Work
- Working with Diversity
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Contemporary Challenges for Social Work Practice
- Social Work with Adults
- Social Work with Children & Young People
- Models of Intervention
- Practice Placement 1
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Social Work Law for Qualifying Practice
- Social Work in the Global Context
- Critical Thinking for Social Work
- Practice Placement 2
Leeds Beckett University student reviews
Showing 64 reviews
Graduate
1 year ago
Lots of variations of modules, lots of books to buy/ loan ect. Some staff were also post grad students so we didn’t get their full attention or dedication. The rest of the staff were great and supportive and passionate about our journey
Graduate
1 year ago
Great Uni for feeling ‘part of’ and a family vibe. Lots of support on site if needed and the staff were generally friendly. The campus was spread out but not too hard to find. I was proud to attend this uni.
1st year student
1 year ago
The union doesnu2019t offer much compared to others iu2019ve seen. The food and drink is no cheaper than Spoons, and there is never anyone in there on nights out.
1st year student
1 year ago
There are numerous clubs of different types, and there is something for everyone. The Otley run is one of the best examples of uni night life in the country.
1st year student
1 year ago
Leeds is a very expensive city to live in particularly in terms of accommodation, however the university itself offers provisions to help with the cost of living, such as u00a32 hot meals, and a free shuttle bus between campuses.
1st year student
1 year ago
Weekly academic advisor sessions throughout the first semester, followed by regular checkups thereafter.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Leeds Beckett 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 Leeds Beckett 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
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
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?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
71%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
81%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
75%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
75%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
68%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
82%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
79%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Leeds Beckett University. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Leeds Beckett University graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£27.9k
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.
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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