Social Work BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Work BA (Hons)
The Social Work BA at Birmingham empowers you to make a difference in people’s lives. Through hands-on experience and expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills to tackle complex social challenges and support individuals, families, and communities.
With a focus on practical learning and real-world application, this course prepares you to navigate diverse social issues. You’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact, working in a range of settings to improve lives and drive positive change.
Reasons to study this course:
• Practical Experience: Gain hands-on sk...
The Social Work BA at Birmingham empowers you to make a difference in people’s lives. Through hands-on experience and expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills to tackle complex social challenges and support individuals, families, and communities.<br/><br/>With a focus on practical learning and real-world application, this course prepares you to navigate diverse social issues. You’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact, working in a range of settings to improve lives and drive positive change.<br/><br/>Reasons to study this course: <br/> • Practical Experience: Gain hands-on skills through placements, working with real clients and social work challenges.<br/><br/> • Expert Teaching: Learn from leading academics and experienced professionals in the field of social work.<br/><br/> • Social Justice Focus: Develop a strong understanding of ethics, equality, and social justice in your practice.<br/><br/> • Career-Ready: Graduate with the experience and confidence to make an immediate impact in social work roles.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L501
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
An Access Diploma in a related area (social science-based) with a minimum of 60 credits, with 45 at Level 3 of which at least 30 are to be achieved with Distinction and 15 to be achieved with Merit
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are accepted but a related BTEC subject area is required. Grades: BTEC Extended Diploma DDM; typical offers when offered in combination with A Levels: A in A Level + DM in BTEC Diploma or B in A Level + DD in BTEC Diploma; or AB in A Level + M in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or BB in A Level + D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above (or certificated equivalent)
A level
A,B,B
Required subjects and grades: Critical Thinking is accepted. General Studies: Not accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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