Overview

The Social Work (Hons) course from University of Wolverhampton offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience alongside studies. You’ll be able to complete a 70 day work placement in the second year of your studies, and a 100 day placement in your third year of studies.

Key facts

The BA (Hons) Social Work degree trains students for a career in social work roles, developing key theories, skills, methods and values in social work. You’ll learn about a range of key areas in social work, from life course development, to responding to harm, neglect, working with adults, children and families.

The broad offering of this course allows students to experience a variety of roles and approaches within social work, and also gives you the opportunity to hone your skills in a particular area of your choice. For example, in social work for children and families.

What's unique about this course?

During this course you will learn the complexities of the social world in which we live and critically analyse key issues, concepts, theories and methods in social care.

You will study the impact of social issues and inequalities on people’s lives, care management and practice.

Potential Career Paths

Adult Care Management

Community Mental Health Teams

Youth Offending

Fostering and Adoption Services

Local Authorities

Teacher or Education

NHS

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law for Social Work Practice

Methods, Models & Approaches

Research in Practice

Social Policy for Social Work

Contemporary Debates in Social Work

Developing Social Work Practice Knowledge

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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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 190 other Bachelors in Social Work 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

120 UCAS points

A Levels - from three A Levels eg: grades BBB

BTEC Extended Diploma DDM

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (120 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 30 credits at distinction).

T Level in a related subject with an overall grade of Merit (120 UCAS points).

Plus:

GCSE: English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent

Equivalent qualifications include the following at Level 2:

Functional Skills, Key Skills, Learn Direct.

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15995 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 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 facts

What's unique about this course?

Potential Career Paths

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Wolverhampton

Funding

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