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**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...
**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 practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience<br/><br/><br/>- Placements during the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession<br/><br/><br/>- Our cohorts are small and extremely well supported<br/><br/><br/>- Our staff team is research active across a wide range of topics relevant to current social work practice, and this informs the curriculum and the learning experience of students <br/><br/><br/>- Each student is allocated a Personal Tutor from the teaching team<br/><br/><br/>- People with lived experience are actively and meaningfully involved in all aspects of the course, through the Public Involvement in Education and Research (PIER) partnership. The involvement of service users and carers was developed in social work and is now a feature across the faculty. <br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L500
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
112
128
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM.
120 - 136 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Highers
118 - 134 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
31 - 33 points
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.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
128 tariff points (Grade DDM)
120 - 136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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