Overview

Are you passionate about social justice, challenging oppression and discrimination, and making a difference? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society? If you want a degree that combines theory and research with practical skills and outstanding job prospects, this course is for you.

Our Social Work (Hons) degree offered at University of Sussex is an approved social work qualification. It allows you to practise as a social worker in the UK and internationally with a variety of groups including:

children and families

refugees

older people

people with disabilities

people experiencing mental health difficulties, homelessness, or drug and alcohol issues.

Career

There continues to be a demand for social workers locally and nationally. Supporting people to make significant life choices as well as promoting human rights, wellbeing and social change is a special position to be in. The role of a social worker is varied and rewarding.

During your course, you’ll be taught by:

social work academics with specialist research interests and practice expertise

experienced social work practitioners

members of our experts by experience network.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contexts of Social Work

Human Growth and Development

Law for Social Work

Values, Ethics and Theories: preparing for complexity in Social Work Practice

Research Minded Project

Organisations, Management and Interprofessional 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

More details

• The initial applications deadline for most courses is the final Wednesday in January.

Language

English

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95

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 188 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

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130

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95

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67

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall from the full IB Diploma

You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C).

You will need to demonstrate evidence of suitable ability in both Mathematics and English, basic IT competence and your personal suitability to enter the social work profession, in line with national guidance provided by the relevant professional body and regulator.

European Baccalaureate: Overall result of at least 75%

You must also have GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics with at least grade 4 in each (or grade C).
You will need to show evidence of basic IT competence and your personal suitability to enter the social work profession in line with national guidance provided by the relevant professional body and regulator.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 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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