New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES
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Email:admissions@newdur.ac.uk
Phone:0191 375 4210
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- Awarded by:
- The Open University
Course summary
Course details may be subject to change.
Welcome to the BA Hons Degree in Social Work, where you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in social work. This program is designed to prepare you for the challenges and rewards of working in this vital field.
You'll have the chance to complete a variety of social work placements, providing you with real-world experience and an opportunity to apply your learning in practical settings. These placements are key to developing your social work skills and getting you ready for employment.
Our course focuses on developing independent practitioners who base their practice on research evidence. After completing the course, you'll be ready to step into the workforce with confidence and will be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England*.
You may be eligible for the NHS Undergraduate Social Work Bursary. The basic bursary rate is £4,862.50 and provides additional funding whilst you train and gain professional registration. The supplementary financial assistance supports with living costs and tuition fees from your second year of study. In the first year of the course, funding may be available through Student Finance.
What’s next?
You will be qualified to pursue a career as a Social Worker, however, it is possible to further embed your understanding of the industry by studying a Masters qualification.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
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:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
New College Durham 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:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
Standard entry criteria: 120 UCAS points from A-Levels or Access to HE courses or other relevant qualification.
Non-standard entry: Individuals with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional requirements: GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). A clear Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). Meet the required professional standards of the accrediting body (Social Work England)
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Admission tests
- Audition
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
- Institutions Own Test (IOT)
- Institutions Own Test.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | 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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