Overview

The Social Work (Hons) course from Lancaster University emphasis on social justice fosters critical and reflective thinking, empowering you to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of today’s society.

Throughout the programme, you will engage with real-world issues such as helping families to remain together, homelessness, mental health issues, and disability. You'll gain practical experience within these areas, ensuring you are ready to make a meaningful impact in your future career.

Career opportunities:

This comprehensive degree covers all areas of social work, equipping you with the confidence and skills to succeed, whilst opening doors to a range of related fields.

Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for Social Work England registration, and most secure impactful roles that make a real difference. Graduates have gone on to be social workers in a wide variety of settings including:

Local authority social services
Health trusts
Hospitals
Schools
Prisons
Community organisations
Councils
Charities

Within these settings you may choose to specialise in any of the following fields:

Children and families
Disability
Mental health
Community development
Older adults
Offending and substance misuse
Social justice
Learning difficulties

In addition to being practising social workers, others have gone on to further study, management positions and even to be social work lecturers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice
Social Work with Children, Young People and Families
Mental Distress, Disability and Decision Making in Adult Social Work
Contemporary Social Issues
Making Sense of Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 192 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

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level BBB
BTEC Distinction, Distinction, Merit
Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit
International Baccalaureate 30 points overall with 15 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects
GCSE English Language grade C or 4

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25490 GBP / year

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Additional Details

National Tuition: TBC

Living costs

Lancaster

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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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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