Overview

This Social Work (Hons) BSW degree from the Queen's University Belfast is a combination of academic study and assessed practice learning opportunities. Practice Learning Opportunities are regionally allocated in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Degree in Social Work Partnership and key stakeholders.

Career opportunities

Studying for a social work degree at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills, knowledge and values valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.Queen’s graduates are well regarded by many Social Work employers (statutory and voluntary). According to data provided by the Social Care Council, 80% of Social Work graduates are registered for their Assessed Year in Employment (AYE) within 6 months of graduation.When you graduate, there will be a variety of job choices working across the life-span (with children, adolescents, adults and older people); as part of specialist teams (mental health, addictions, family support) residential and day care settings, hospitals, schools, prisons and community development projects.According to the Guardian’s Best UK Universities Guide 2022, 91% of our Social Work graduates, within 15 months, find graduate level jobs or are engaged in further professional or higher education studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Law for Social Workers

Preparation for Practice Learning

Themes and Issues in Social Policy

Psychology for Social Work

Sociology for Social Work

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Sociology View 545 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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6.5

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General requirements

A level requirements

ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics is required.

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

Successful completion of the BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Successful completion of the BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Access/Foundation Course

Successful completion of Access Course 70% (Level 3 modules).

All Access course candidates must have a minimum of a grade C/4 in GCSE Mathematics or the equivalent in the Access Course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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