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4 Courses

Social Work and Applied Social Studies
University of Bath
BSc (Hons) · 3 years · Full-time · September 2026
Main Site
Social Work Studies
University of Stirling
MS · 28 months · Full-time · January 2027
Stirling Campus
Advanced Social Work Studies (Mental Health Officer Award)
The University of Edinburgh
PgCert · 9 months · Full-time · October 2026
Central area campus
Social Policy (including Social Work, Social Care and Early Childhood Studies)
University of Chichester
4 study options · October 2026
Bishop Otter Campus

5 Subject Spotlights

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Facial Recognition: The Psychology Behind Faces
with Dr Natalie Butcher from Teesside University
This Subject Spotlight contains content of a sensitive nature
Safeguarding Children & Families: Recognising And Combating Abuse
with Irene Legunsen from Anglia Ruskin University
The Science And Impact Of Volcanic Eruptions
with Eliza Calder from the University of Edinburgh
The Prison System: Does It Really Work?
with John Greenan from Anglia Ruskin University
Spinning Stories: The Power Of Media
with Dr Jilly Kay from University of Leicester

2 Virtual work experiences

UCAS Media Service

Social Care Work Experience
Social Care
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS
Available 15/03/2024 - 01/01/2027
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WSP Virtual Work Experience: Sustainable Project Planning and Design
Engineering
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at WSP
Available 29/09/2025 - 26/03/2027
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1 Subject guide

Social work, childhood, and youth studies

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189 Information and advice pages

Social work, childhood, and youth studies 2026 personal statement guide
Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.
2026 personal statement guides
What happens at the end of an apprenticeship?
Successfully completing an apprenticeship is a real achievement.
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Postgraduate study
Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.
Criminal convictions – what you need to know
Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Northern Ireland
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Wales
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Wales.
Postgraduate subject areas
Here, we provide in-depth information about the range of subject areas you can study at postgraduate level.
Apprenticeships Podcast Series
Following the success of our Clearing Choices Podcast series, our Apprenticeships Podcast Series gives you the chance to promote your brand to our database of around 700,000 students searching for their future path.
Choosing a postgraduate course
Find out about different postgraduate course types and subject areas, then search for a course using our course search tool.
Criminal convictions good practice for providers
Check out our good practice resources, to support you with changes to the criminal conviction question in the application.
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What to include in your social work, childhood, and youth studies personal statement

29 Blog posts

Bright, bold, and instinctive
The next generation of international students
4 Dec 2024, 15:41
The 3 Cs: how student mindsets are changing as Clearing kicks off
There’s not much we talk about more often than student mindset, but there’s not much more important.
18 Jul 2023, 08:52
Working for a successful student journey for disabled students
17 Aug 2018, 08:40
Finding balance: Understanding the shifting priorities of Gen Z in higher education and career aspirations
Edward McClaran & Vicky Downie, Principal Insight Consultants, UCAS5 Dec 2023, 11:24
A journey of diversity: From Romania to UCAS via the University of Worcester
In 2011, I embarked on a life-changing adventure: I was going to leave Romania to become an international
Teona Droc, Customer Experience Manager, UCAS16 Nov 2023, 13:18
Navigating the modern university experience: A look into UK's Gen Z spending habits
The great British university experience is undeniably unique, with campuses serving as venues for both
UCAS9 Oct 2023, 09:30
Delving deeper into international student mobility
Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser at UCAS, and Ruth Neville, PhD student at Liverpool University.21 Sept 2023, 10:18
Sharing a mental health condition: What you need to know
Sharing that you have a mental health condition can feel daunting – Student Minds has some expert advice
Student Minds26 Jul 2023, 10:10
Student Lifestyle Survey - Lifestyle & Spending
It’s time for another instalment of the UCAS Student Lifestyle Report for 2023. Chapter 2 of the report
Lavina Chainani, Customer Success Director, Student Lifestyle, UCAS30 Mar 2023, 11:22
A year in the life of a data scientist at UCAS
As a Data Scientist, my passion is using data to tell stories and drive change.
Emily Bennett4 Jul 2022, 15:35
Apprenticeships vs University
UCAS24 Jan 2022, 15:32
Apprenticeships are the future of technical education
UCAS2 Nov 2021, 15:14
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26 News articles

New UCAS insight shows health and social care professions among the most diverse and welcoming – with courses still open for new applications
Degree courses training our next generation of health and social care professionals are continuing to
UCAS announces Tariff points rollout for apprenticeships
Apprenticeships will be allocated UCAS Tariff points from next year, UCAS has announced today (13 December).
Three in five do not pursue apprenticeships because they cannot find one, say UCAS and Sutton Trust
Creating more high-quality apprenticeships across the UK could help meet soaring demand while tackling
Personal statements will not be changing for 2024 entry
Students have mixed views on the personal statement.
Young adult carers motivated to study university courses that benefit society, UCAS report reveals
Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or
Reminder: Good practice examples
Universities UK is looking for examples of good practice in supporting students with protected characteristics
Good practice examples
Supporting students with protected characteristics and those from disadvantaged backgrounds
What do we mean when we say 'career'?
A National Careers Week perspective from Liane Hambly
UCAS expands fee waiver to care leavers after tens of thousands on free school meals benefit from first scheme
Care leavers will no longer have to pay to apply to university or college in a move that UCAS hopes could
When the future feels fuzzy: helping students gain clarity – or not
It’s tempting to assume that students who have a clear plan are “sorted”, and that those who don’t are
UCAS announces new initiatives to encourage students from low-income families to apply for university
A new package of support targeting students who might disregard university as an option for them, because
Rising popularity of creative arts among Chinese students can help maintain UK’s competitive global position
UK universities should take advantage of Chinese students’ rising interest in creative arts degrees to
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