Study a social work degree with strong work placements and good employment prospects. The majority of our graduates gain employment in local social work, voluntary and social welfare agencies.
This social work degree provides academic knowledge and practical skills you will need for a social work career. You will explore a range of social issues, within children and families and adult social work.
Our teaching staff are active in research and experts in their fields while social work placements with local authorities will give you the skills requir...
<strong>Study a social work degree with strong work placements and good employment prospects. The majority of our graduates gain employment in local social work, voluntary and social welfare agencies.</strong><br/><br/>This social work degree provides academic knowledge and practical skills you will need for a social work career. You will explore a range of social issues, within children and families and adult social work.<br/><br/>Our teaching staff are active in research and experts in their fields while social work placements with local authorities will give you the skills required to practise as a social worker. Graduates can apply to register with the social work regulator, Social Work England.<br/><br/>We offer an employment-based route where applicants are sponsored by their social care employer to complete the course in four years. The employer would be responsible for finding the placement.<br/><br/><strong>What you should know about this course</strong><br/><br/><br/>• The course has been approved by Social Work England.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• When you complete this course you become eligible to apply to register with Social Work England (SWE).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• If youre looking for hands on experience, our degree has strong work placement arrangements with local authorities and the voluntary sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You can study full-time or part-time. Our part-time route is employment-based, and students must be sponsored by their employer.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L500
Institution Code
G70
Points of Entry
Year 1
120
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |