Overview

On the Social Work (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire you will engage in diverse placements, developing practical skills in assessment, intervention, and advocacy to effectively address social issues and improve well-being.

Plus, you will have the opportunity gain valuable hands-on experience through work placements, preparing you for a successful career in social work.

Why choose this course?

Studying BSc (Hons) Social Work at Herts will provide you with the skills, insights, and confidence required to succeed in social work.

Industry regulation: Social work is a regulated profession and completing a BSc (Hons) Social Work degree leads to eligibility to apply to the Social Work England Register and practise as a social worker in England.

Benefit from group projects: Throughout the social work course you will have the opportunity to work in group setting that encourages collaboration and growth. An emphasis on small group practice prepares you for practice in a modern multi-professional workforce.

Careers and opportunities

Typical areas of work for social work graduates include:

social worker

education mental health practitioner

family support worker

social worker

carer

community development worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Enquiring Practitioner

Human Growth and Development

Theories and Methods

Skills for Practice

Law and Policy

Inter-ProfessionaI Practice for Social Workers

Ethics, Values and Anti-Discriminatory Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work 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

79

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer (UCAS points) 120–128

Typical A Level offer: BBB–ABB

Typical IB offer: 120–128

From a minimum of two HL subjects at H4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).

Typical BTEC offer: DDM

Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in a health or social care related subject.

Typical T Level offer: 120–128 UCAS points

Accepted subjects: Healthcare Science (minimum of merit with grade B required in core component); Health (minimum of merit with grade B required in core component); Science (minimum of merit with grade B required in core component).

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and 3/D Mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17450 GBP / year

≈ 17450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

£1,190 per 15 credits UK

£2,180 per 15 credits EU/internationals

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Overview

Why choose this course?

Careers and opportunities

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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

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hatfield

Funding

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