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Social Work
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Derry~Londonderry
Course summary
The Degree in Social Work was introduced in 2004 to meet the requirements of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, which, along with other Councils, agreed that all social work training would be offered at Honours degree level. One of the main features is the introduction of a pre-registration year. This means that when you complete the degree, you will then have to successfully undertake an assessed year in employment (AYE) before being eligible for full registration as a social worker with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
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:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Derry~Londonderry
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
HNC (BTEC)D
Overall distinction with distinctions in 90 level 4 credits
Scottish HigherBBBCC
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 24 Merit: 21
Pass Northern Ireland validated Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 65%
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above. Essential Skills Level 2 Communication and Application of Number are accepted as equivalent to GCSE.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 26
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 26 points (13 at higher level)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
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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Historical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
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
Please note that for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 4
The Department of Health Social Work Incentive Scheme is available to eligible students (bursary value: approx. £4500 per annum).
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