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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work course at University of East London.
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A level
B,B,B
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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 |
| International | £15,560 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L501
Here's what University of East London says about its Social Work course.
Are you interested in how people develop and what influences their behaviour? Do you want to help people at risk of harm? Are you interested in legislation and social policy?
This popular social work course, one of our flagship degrees will give you a rewarding insight into contemporary social work. You will:
Be trained as a reflective and effective social work practitioner Gain hands-on experience through supervised placements in your second and third years Learn how to support, protect, and speak up for people in significant personal difficulty. Be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England Taught primarily at Docklands with some teaching at Stratford Campus or University Square.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Childhood and Social Care
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
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: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness: Readiness for Social Work Practice (Core), Communication skills (Core), Introduction to theory (Core), Human Growth and Development (Core), Social Contexts and Social Policy (Core)
Year 2: Professional Practice Placement: I (70 Days) (Core), Contemporary Issues for Social Work Practice: I (Core), Social Policy, Welfare, and Law I (Core), Contemporary Issues for Social Work Practice: II (Core), Social Policy, Welfare, and Law II (Core)
Year 3: Professional Practice Placement: II (100 Days) (Core), Advanced Social Work Theory: Applying Critical Thinking and Analysis to Practice (Core), Social Work Practice with Children and Families: Knowledge and Skills Integration (Core), Research Minded Practice for Social Work (Core), Social Work Practice with Adults: Knowledge and Skills Integration (Core)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
The approximate percentages for this course are:
Year 1: 90% coursework, 10% Practical Year 2: 75% coursework, 25% Practical Year 3: 75% coursework, 25% Practical We assess all modules through different forms of coursework. Assessment methods include group works, exams and individual work including essays
In addition to writing traditional essays, you'll be required to write reports, policy reviews and give presentations. This is to ensure you gain skills that are relevant to and can be transferred to the workplace. In your final year, you'll write a research dissertation.
All grades count towards your module mark.
More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides.
Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.
University of East London student reviews
Showing 67 reviews
1st year
Architectural design
Studying at UEL has been a pleasant experience. The location is very scenic and isn't far from London City Airport and the O2 which can be seen from the Dockside which in my opinion is the heart of East London. With DLR connecting to other points of the East such as Westfield Stratford, ExCeL and Ca...
3 months ago
2nd year
Computer science
My experience at UEL has honestly been the best part of my university journey so far. The location is simply amazing; I never get tired of it, especially in the winter when the sunsets are so breathtaking, being right by the riverside with those captivating views of the Thames and the runway of Lond...
3 months ago
2nd year
Computer science
My experience at UEL has honestly been the best part of my university journey so far. The location is simply amazing; I never get tired of it, especially in the winter when the sunsets are so breathtaking, being right by the riverside with those captivating views of the Thames and the runway of Lond...
3 months ago
3rd year
Business and management
Uni life at UEL is full of energy, diversity, and opportunities to get involved. There are so many societies, events, and activities that make it easy to meet new people and feel part of a community. For me, being a Student Ambassador and community influencer made my experience even more special I g...
3 months ago
3rd year
Business and management
The support I’ve received at UEL has been incredible, especially as an international student. The Career Zone has been a constant guide, connecting me with internships, part-time roles, and professional development opportunities that I never imagined I’d have. I’ve also found the staff from lecturer...
3 months ago
3rd year
Business and management
One of the things I’ve really appreciated at UEL is the range of facilities available to students. From modern lecture halls and well-equipped computer labs to dedicated study spaces across campus, there’s always somewhere to focus and get work done. The libraries are a huge support with both resour...
3 months ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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 East London 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
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
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?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
62%
med
Organisation and management
62%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
58%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Welfare Professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
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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