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Social Work
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
Change lives and qualify as a registered Social Worker.
Social Work is a demanding and rewarding profession that involves working closely with individuals, families and communities from birth to end of life. Social Workers work alongside individuals to improve their lives and promote their wellbeing. If you have a passion for promoting social justice and challenging inequality, then this degree is for you.
The BSc (Hons) Social Work degree at Cardiff Met aspires to develop you as a professional with a clear repertoire of core skills, knowledge and values required to practice as a social worker. A professional who communicates effectively with individuals who access services and other professionals, often in complex and challenging circumstances, with the aim of promoting individuals, families and communities’ rights, enhancing the wellbeing of the people they work with.
This Social Work degree is accredited by Social Care Wales and will prepare you to work within a range of social work settings. You will learn and reflect on the key social issues impacting people who access services. The course is delivered in partnership with Local Authority employers and in each year of study you will complete a practice learning opportunity (PLO) that will enable you to integrate your learning into practice. Through each PLO, you will learn to deal professionally with the complexity of people’s lives in a sensitive and empowering manner.
On successful completion of both your academic studies and your practice learning opportunities, you will graduate with a BSc (Hons) Social Work and the professional qualification that enables you to apply for registration as a qualified Social Worker, with Social Care Wales or one of the other regulatory bodies both in the UK and overseas.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L501
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Campus Code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
To include two C grades at A level or equivalent
A level - CCC
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two C grades
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 45 credits
96 points, other grade combinations accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two D grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy.
Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD
T Level - P
Pass (C) considered in a relevant subject
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
- Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No element lower than 6.5 Academic IELTS test required. |
Please see our website for other acceptable English Language tests.
Cardiff Met English Language Requirements https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
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