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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work course at University of Brighton.
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A level
A,B,B
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A |
| Sociology | B |
| Biology | B |
| English Literature | B |
| History | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L500
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Social Work course.
Social work is a rewarding and impactful profession focused on social justice and human rights. It provides the opportunity to work closely with vulnerable individuals, helping to improve their lives and create positive change in society.
Our Social Work degree offers a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience, preparing you for diverse practice areas. With strong links to local agencies and a curriculum aligned with professional standards, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified social worker and make a real difference in the community.
Top reasons to choose this course
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Accredited by Social Work England (SWE), the regulatory body for the social work profession, ensuring your qualification is recognised by an industry leading authority.
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200 days on placement across your second and final years, ensuring you graduate with varied real-world experience.
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100% of graduates are employed or engaged in further study 15 months after completing the course – Discover Uni.
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Social work empowers you to transform lives and create lasting social change.
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We have excellent links with local and regional organisations and agencies including Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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Learn from our expert team of qualified and registered social work practitioners. You will also have a Personal Academic Tutor who will support you throughout your student journey.
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The curriculum prepares you to work in various practice areas, opening up diverse career paths.
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Social work is a high-demand profession and is sought after in both public and private sectors.
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Humanities and Social Science
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Introduction to Social Work Practice Contemporary Social Inequalities Human Growth and Development Preparing for Social Work Practice Law for Social Workers Experts by Experience: Lived Experience, Needs and Resources
Year 2 Social Work Practice with Adults Social Work Practice with Children and Families Practice Learning 1 Critical Social Work Practice
Final year Social Work Dissertation Contemporary Social Work Practice Learning 2
University of Brighton student reviews
Showing 43 reviews
2nd year student
2 years ago
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
2nd year student
2 years ago
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
2nd year student
2 years ago
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
2nd year student
2 years ago
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Brighton
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 University of Brighton 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
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
95%
high
Learning opportunities
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
65%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
50%
low
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
60%
med
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
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?
79%
low
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
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?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
95%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
100%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
84%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
95%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
89%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
95%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£28.8k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
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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