Overview

The Social Work (England) (Hons) programme offered by The Open University UK requires high levels of motivation and commitment, along with a qualifying degree. Our Social Work degree is approved by Social Work England (SWE), and successful completion entitles you to apply for registration as a social worker with the regulatory body. To study, you'll need to be working in a social care agency and supported by your employer. The course equips you with the practical knowledge and experience to succeed in frontline social work.

Key Facts

Continue in your employment while you study, earning while you learn
Study through work-based and distance learning
Develop the knowledge and practical skills that underpin effective practice
Learn to deal professionally with complex, difficult and sensitive issues
Improve your career progression opportunities within social work

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Exploring mental health
Investigating health and social care
Leading, managing, caring

Young lives, parenting and families
Social work law

Applied social work practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 18 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You don’t need a formal qualification in English to study with the OU. But you will need a reasonable standard of written and spoken English so you can make best use of study materials, communicate effectively with your tutor or fellow students, and seek help from other OU staff.
To secure your place, you need to register – don't worry; there's nothing to pay at this stage. Go to your chosen qualification, select your preferred start date, and click 'Register Now'.
They will ask you to select the module you intend to study in your first year. Some modules on your chosen qualification will be compulsory, while others may be selected from a list of options.
To complete your registration, you'll need to confirm your payment method.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8840 GBP / year

≈ 8840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8176 GBP / year

≈ 8176 GBP / year

Additional Details

National Part-time: £4,088 per year
International Part-time: £4,420 per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Work (England) (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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