Social Work BA (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2025

Course Overview - Social Work BA (Hons)

**Both an academic qualification and, crucially, also a professional qualification, this course is approved by Social Work England – meaning you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of your degree.**

**Why study BA (Hons) Social Work at BU?**


- This practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience


- Placements during the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong working relationsh...

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Application Details

Course Code

L500

Institution Code

B50

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

128

112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM.

Scottish Higher

120 - 136 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Highers

Access to HE Diploma

118 - 134 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

31 - 33 points

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

DDM

128 tariff points (Grade DDM)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

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

Accepted as part of the overall tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

128 tariff points (Grade DDM)

Scottish Advanced Higher

120 - 136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

Extended Project

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

T Level

M

Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £19,700

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