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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work course at Oxford Brookes University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | A* |
| Business Studies | D |
| Psychology | C |
| Religious Studies | D |
| English Literature | CC |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L500
Here's what Oxford Brookes University says about its Social Work course.
If you're interested in becoming a social worker, our Social Work BA leads to the qualification you need. As a graduate you can apply for social work registration in England with Social Work England.
Our degree consistently delivers high quality social work education. We have been approved by and teach to Social Work England (SWE) Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers in England, and the British Association of Social Workers’ (BASW) Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).
Your practice-based learning includes two work placements. You'll work with your practice educator to develop your capabilities as part of the PCF.
Our lecturing staff base their teaching on evidence-based practice, promoting the most current social work research.
You can study full-time over three years. Or choose part-time or mixed-mode study.
We have links with Local Authority employers, local private voluntary and independent sector organisations. So it's likely you will secure a job before qualifying.
Source: Oxford Brookes University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Social Work at Oxford Brookes University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Midwifery, Community, and Public Health
Location
Main Site | Oxford
Duration
6 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £1,220 per module |
| Scotland | £1,220 per module |
| Wales | £1,220 per module |
| Northern Ireland | £1,220 per module |
Oxford Brookes University student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
1 year ago
Support was more than I expected from teachers to tutors to helpers to the student nurse and also from elder students. Their my were always ready to help and students knew where to go and who to ask questions from.
1st year student
1 year ago
There are a range of facilities such as computers, books and practical equipments.
1st year student
1 year ago
My course is exactly as described on the universities website. Itu2019s brilliant for anyone interested in science particularly biology like me and all the parts of the human body and their function within the immune system. The practicals are vey fun and interesting and the tutors answer student qu...
1st year student
1 year ago
I believe my university is very good, since itu2019s welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds itu2019s within an ideal location which is easily accessible. The library is very spacious and informative and I can easily study there for all my exams since I find studying alone to be more beneficial.
1st year student
2 years ago
It’s a wonderful university to study with good student support and inclusive as well
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Brookes 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
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
68%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
64%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
64%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
52%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
56%
low
Academic support
56%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
48%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
64%
low
Organisation and management
34%
low
Organisation and management
34%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
40%
low
How well organised is your course?
28%
low
Learning resources
73%
low
Learning resources
73%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
65%
low
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
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?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
64%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
78%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
83%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
75%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
62%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
83%
med
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 Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.8k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
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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