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Social Work

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduatePeel Park Campus

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) in Social Work combines innovative teaching with practical experience, giving you the knowledge, values, and skills to address today’s most pressing social challenges. The course blends academic study with real-world practice in social work or social care settings, allowing you to apply and expand your learning in a safe environment.

Approved by Social Work England, our programme ensures you receive a top-quality education that meets professional standards. We’re also proud to be ranked 2nd in the UK for Social Work by The Guardian University Guide 2024.

Our approach emphasises the vital connections between individuals, families, and communities. As one of the UK’s largest providers of social work education, we offer a broad, solid foundation for professional practice, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and experiences among students, academics, professionals, and experts by experience.

Modules

• Year one: Introduction to Social Work, Contemporary Issues in Social Work, Law and Policy for Social Work, Skills for Social Work, Human Growth and Development, and Theories and Interventions 1.

• Year two: First Placement, Research Methods in Social Work, Theories and Interventions 2, Social Work with Adults, and Social Work with Children and Families.

• Year three: Developing Skills and Competencies in Social Work Practice, Final Placement, Skills 3

Assessment method

Assessment methods will vary and include written assignments, assessment of practice, a poster, and an 'open book' exam.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Social Work England

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (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:
L505
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
L505
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 points

A level

120 UCAS points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

120 UCAS points

Access to HE Diploma

120 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

120 UCAS points

T Level - M

Health or Health Care Science

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

GCSE English or equivalent is required at grade C/4 or above.

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 14 other social sciences courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Salford, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCC Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

91% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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Tuition fees

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