Social Work - BA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at Bournemouth University, UK

Social Work - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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. 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 to develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession. Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience, operating in real-world settings. 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. Within fifteeen months of graduating, 80% of students were in employment or further study.

Which department am I in?

Department of Social Sciences and Social Work

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,800.00 (20,48,377) per year
Living Costs at University Accommodation - 5845-7721 Per Year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Lansdowne Campus

12 St Paul's Ln, Boscombe,

Bournemouth,

BH8 8GP, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,685.00 (22,53,759) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Talbot Campus,

Fern Barrow,

Poole,

BH12 5BB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

This course requires 120–136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs) 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. See all of the equivalencies. A-level and AS levels 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Access to HE Diploma 118–134 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Introductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Extended Project Qualification We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff. International Baccalaureate Certificates 120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) An overall score of 31–33 points. Scottish Highers 120–136 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Highers. Scottish Advanced Highers 120–136 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). IELTS - Overall 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each component TOEFL iBT - Overall 94

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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88.7 percent of all first-degree graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22).

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