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Social Work
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Social workers help people find solutions to their problems and live more successfully in their communities. Sometimes this includes helping them confront and manage behaviours that put themselves and others at risk. To succeed, social workers must work not only with service users, but also with their service user’s families and friends, as well as other organisations including the police, NHS and schools.
This course covers subjects such as law, partnership working, assessment and interventions, social science, mental health, disabilities, and families and children.
During the three-year BSc programme, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the social worker role.
The University of Hertfordshire was ranked 2nd for Social Work in the 2022 Guardian University Guide.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Hertfordshire 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
13 January 2027
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:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
UCAS TariffOffer: 120
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3. Of the 45 credits at level 3, the combination of pass/merit/distinctions must equate to 120 UCAS points. Candidates without GCSE maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above must complete equivalents contained within the Access course (normally 6 level 2 credits in numeracy and 6 in literacy).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language 4/C
Maths 3/D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
BTEC Extended Diploma in a health or social care related subject.
Please be advised, the advertised entry requirements are subject to change. https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/social-work
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
- Institutions Own Test (IOT)
- Applicants will be required to complete a written exercise as part of the interview process
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With no less than 6.5 in any band or equivalent |
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.
To be considered for a contextual offer, you must be a UK-domiciled student with ‘Home’ fees status and meet at least one of the criteria below:
Free school meals
Care experienced
Estranged
Refugee
Indices of Multiple Deprivation Quintile 1 (IMD Q1)
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen, and Boater (GRTSB)
For more details, please visit: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/undergraduate-degrees
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | TBC |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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