36 months
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18600 GBP/year
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About

Social work is about changing lives for the better. The Social Work (Hons) degree from University of Kent has been designed with professional practice in mind, helping you to develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to become a confident, competent social work practitioner.

Overview

This programme is regulated by Social Work England (SWE).

Reasons to study Social Work at Kent

  • Successful graduates of this Social Work (Hons) degree from University of Kent are eligible for professional registration with Social Work England (SWE), the regulatory body for social work.
  • Social Work at Kent is ranked 1st for research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2022.
  • You are taught by qualified social workers with diverse practical experience, whose research explores the complexities of the social world
  • You gain the knowledge, skills, confidence and critical understanding necessary to practise social work.
  • Social Work at Kent is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2022.

Careers

Our programmes provide you with knowledge and skills that appeal to employers such as:

  • The NHS
  • Local authority adults' and children's services
  • Charities and other voluntary organisations
  • Private agencies eg fostering agencies
  • Social research

Some graduates choose to take on agency supply work to experience a range of situations and workplace settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Learning to Learn 
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills 
  • Lifespan Development
  • Law, Rights and Justice
  • Social Policy and Social Problems 
  • Sociological Perspectives for Social Workers 
  • What is Social Work 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

You can apply via UCAS until 30 June, or via UCAS Extra (4 July) if you have already made an application but aren't holding any offers.

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level

  • BBB 

 GCSE

  • English at GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is essential for all candidates. GCSE equivalence within an Access to Higher Education course is acceptable as a substitute for GCSE or Functional Skills level 2. Although Maths GCSE at 4 or above is preferred, applicants will still be considered if this requirement isn't met.

 Access to HE Diploma

  • Access applicants are required to pass with at least  75% level 3 credits at Merit and must include English at GCSE equivalent if not already obtained. 

 BTEC Nationals

  • Distinction, Merit, Merit

 International Baccalaureate

  • 30 points overall or 15 points at higher level

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    18600 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • EU full-time: £18,600

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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

Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Kent Access to HE Ambition Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
12600 GBP
Deadline
05 Feb 2026
Foundation of St Matthias Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
16 Jul 2025
The BAME in Higher Education Ambition Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3750 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Foundation Programme Progression Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Sanctuary Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme
Merit-based

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University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based

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DashTickets Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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