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Course summary
Social workers overwhelmingly work with the most marginalised and oppressed within society. The people we work with in our professional lives face a range of difficulties and traumas. As social workers our task is to understand such traumas and offer support, help and guidance to those in need during times of trouble. Very often this means understanding the public causes of individual private pains. The Social Work degree is shaped by a very strong commitment to social justice.
As a Social Work student, you will study aspects of sociology, social policy, psychology, law, social theory and social work methods, skills and practices. You will explore barriers such as poverty, disability, racism and sexism that service users often face in society. Such barriers impact on people in a range of negative ways and it is important we understand the nature of the society in which we live and the way it can affect people in their lives. In your second and third years, you will undertake a total of 170 days in a social work setting.
The degree is taught by a teaching team who are all published in the field of social work and are experts in particular fields of the discipline. The School plays an important role in the Social Work Action Network (SWAN). SWAN is a national organisation within social work comprising practitioners, students, academics and service users. During your second year you will have the opportunity to undertake a social work placement in either India or Gambia, or a four-week mental health Summer School that includes an exchange trip to Michigan, USA We are the only social work course in England that offers you these options .
Please note this subject to a successful interview, a satisfactory Health Check Statement and application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (unfortunately, due to requirements of the placement providers we are unable to consider any applicants with convictions within 5 years of the start of the course). Please note that this professional qualification can be greatly oversubscribed so applicants are advised to apply early.
Modules
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Assessment method
Students are assessed via a number of methods. Please go to the course link provided for further information.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Hope Park
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L500
- Institution code:
- L46
- Campus name:
- Hope Park
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Liverpool Hope University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- L500
- Institution code:
- L46
- Campus name:
- Hope Park
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants should refer to the International section of our website for further information – www.hope.ac.uk/international/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Credits gained must equate to at least 120 Tariff Points
Scottish Higher
Qualifications must equate to at least 120 Tariff Points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications.
Extended Project
This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only
T Level - M
UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.
Please contact our Student Futures team directly for further information on how you can meet our entry requirements and what other qualifications may be accepted.
t: 0151 291 3111
e: enquiry@hope.ac.uk
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Offers will be subject to a satisfactory Health Check Statement and application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB).
- Health checks
- Offers will be subject to a satisfactory Health Check Statement.
- Interview
- Offers will be subject to a successful interview
- Other
- Subject Specific Requirement: Applicants should have GCSE grade C (Level 4 in the new grading system) or equivalent in English Language. Unfortunately, due to requirements of the placement providers we are unable to consider any applicants with convictions within 5 years of the start of the course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | For International students, an overall score of 7.0 is required, with at least 6.0 in all band scores |
Alternative Acceptable Language Proficiency https://www.hope.ac.uk/englishlanguagerequirements/
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.
- Data from:
- This course and 20 other health and social care courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- ABB
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £15225 | 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
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Liverpool Hope University
Hope Park
Liverpool
L16 9JD
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Course contact details
External Relations
Email:courses@hope.ac.uk
Phone:0151 291 3111
School of Social Sciences
Email:socialscience@hope.ac.uk
Phone:0151 291 3383
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