**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 course has been ranked within the top five in its subject area for the past three years according to the Guardian League Tables
- We have close ties with local employers, as well as our service user and care partnerships, so you will have the opportunity...
**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.**<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Social Work at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- This course has been ranked within the top five in its subject area for the past three years according to the Guardian League Tables<br/><br/><br/>- We have close ties with local employers, as well as our service user and care partnerships, so you will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession<br/><br/><br/>- Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience, operating in real-world settings<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll leave us equipped with the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with issues in areas including child protection, fostering and adoption, adult safeguarding, mental health, substance use, hospital discharge and disability.<br/><br/><br/>- Within fifteen months of graduating, 80% of students were in employment or further study (DiscoverUni 2023) <br/>
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L500
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff120 136 120 - 136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. Scottish Higher120 - 136 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Highers Access to HE Diploma118 - 134 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 - 33 points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM 128 tariff points (Grade DDM) GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE 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 Diploma128 tariff points (Grade DDM) Scottish Advanced Higher120 - 136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. Extended ProjectAccepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent. 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 DiplomaAccepted 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 DiplomaAccepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent T LevelM Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). |
Find more courses from Bournemouth University with our undergraduate course search.