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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Social Work (Graduate Entry)
Ulster University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work (Graduate Entry) course at Ulster University.
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A level
The 2 year accelerated Social Work course is not open to school leavers. Applicants must be graduates, with at least a Second class honours degree in a cognate area. A relevant degree (second class lower division or higher) is deemed to be an Honours degree, where at least 33% of the programme passed at Honours level comprises one or more of the following: Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy/Social Administration, Law, Teaching, Nursing, Community Work, Youth Work, Early Childhood Studies and other cognate subjects at the discretion of the University. Applicants who do not have a cognate degree should apply to the three-year course.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £17,010 per year |
| International | £17,010 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L501
Here's what Ulster University says about its Social Work (Graduate Entry) course.
The Degree in Social Work was introduced in 2004 to meet the requirements of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, which, along with other Councils, agreed that all social work training would be offered at Honours degree level. One of the main features is the introduction of a pre-registration year. This means that when you complete the degree, you will then have to successfully undertake an assessed year in employment before being eligible for full registration as a Social Worker with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. Within Northern Ireland, this is called the 'Assessed Year in Employment'
The programme is for those who intend to work as professional social workers and includes a substantial element of practice learning.
The programme includes underpinning relevant theory in the social sciences, including social policy, psychology, sociology and law, the focus of the programme is on the development of skills, values, and knowledge required for social work practice. You must successfully complete a preparation for practice module prior to undertaking supervised practice learning on placement.
The design and delivery of this ‘fast track’ degree programme are premised on the relevant graduate qualities of the applicant in meeting the demands of this accelerated learning programme.
Source: Ulster University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Magee Campus
Location
Derry~Londonderry | Derry-Londonderry
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
This course is recognised by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council as the professional qualification for social workers in Northern Ireland. The design and delivery of this ‘fast track’ degree programme is premised on the relevant graduate qualities of the applicant in meeting the demands of this accelerated learning programme. In acknowledging the reality of meeting the requirements of the degree within the limits of the academic timetable, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council require students to partake in Professional Development Days (additional to the scheduled timetable,15 days each year), in acquiring key knowledge for university and practice learning. More information is provided regarding these at Induction.
Ulster University reviews
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Foundation year student
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Ulster University students who took the Social Work (Graduate Entry) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Social Work (Graduate Entry) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Health and Social Care | A | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Business Studies | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Social Work (Graduate Entry) at Ulster University.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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