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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
120 UCAS points at A2
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Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | A |
| English Literature | C |
| History | C |
| English Language and Literature | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L500
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Social Work course.
Course overview
Are you passionate about helping those in need? Our Social Work degree aligns with Social Work England's professional standards and prepares you to work with some of our society's most marginalised and disadvantaged people.
Why study with us
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On completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible to apply to Social Work England for registration as a social worker.
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We have developed our Social Work course in partnership with key stakeholders. Including social work service users, carers, and representatives from social work agencies. So you’ll be well prepared for the fast-changing and challenging world of social work. Most of our teaching staff still practice too so the skills you learn are relevant to today's environment.
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Gain international experience. Students have visited Amsterdam, Cyprus, Toronto and Krakow to learn about social work organisations.
What you'll do
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You will benefit from 170 days of practice placements and 30 skills delivery days.
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Our diverse intake adds a valuable mix of ages, perspectives and previous experience to your learning.
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A member of our academic staff will visit you on your placement to support you.
Accreditations
- This course was approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and is now approved by Social Work England, the specialist body?who regulates?social workers in their vital roles.?
Future careers
After graduating you could become a social worker in a range of areas, such as: children and families, youth justice, older adults, mental health, community care, children and adults with disabilities, education welfare and substance misuse.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Social Work at University of Lancashire.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Health, Social Work and Sport
Location
Burnley Campus | Burnley
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire student reviews
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Foundation year student
2 years ago
Uni life is a roller coaster ride and is great
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Rates are pretty good
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Support is great
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
Foundation year student
2 years ago
University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
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 Lancashire 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?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
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?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
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?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
99%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
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?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
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?
87%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
82%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
79%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
72%
med
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.
90%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Social Work at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£23.2k
Third year after graduation
£27k
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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University of Lancashire open days
If you’re looking to start university, you’ll know that the best way to find out what it’s really like is to visit in person.
The University of Lancashire is holding open days on –
Undergraduate
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Saturday 20 June, 9am-3pm
Preston – Sunday 16 August, 9am-3pm
Postgraduate
Preston – Wednesday 18 March, 4-7pm
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Wednesday 3 June, 4-7pm
Source: University of Lancashire
