Overview

This professionally accredited Social Work (Hons) degree at Swansea University will give you the academic knowledge and practical experience to begin a career as a registered social worker.

You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus.

You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to communicate your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

Social Work Careers

As a newly qualified social worker, you can expect a starting salary of around £36,648. Senior practitioners and team managers can earn up to £52,516.

As a Social Work graduate, you will also be well placed to pursue further study or research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Perspectives in Social Work

Social Work in Practice

Legal issues in Social Work and Social Care

Critical Practice in Child Care

Critical Practice in Adult Community Care

Applying Knowledge to Enhance Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, 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

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels/Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales*: Minimum BCC
GCSE Grade A*- C, in English/ Welsh or the equivalent Key Skills 2 qualifications.

Alternative Requirements

BTEC: DDM
Irish leaving certificate: 330
International Baccalaureate: 33-34 points

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17650 GBP / year

≈ 17650 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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

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Social Work Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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General requirements

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Living costs

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