Study Social Work at University of Brighton in the UK, School of Humanities and Social Science
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Social Work

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What will I learn?

Social work is both a profession and an academic discipline that commits to social justice and human rights by supporting those in need.It is a vital and rewarding field of work that puts you in direct contact with often vulnerable and marginalised individuals, giving you a chance to make a significant difference to their lives.This social work degree course has been approved by Social Work England – the regulatory body for social work training. You'll need to demonstrate Social Work England's Professional Standards within your practice, alongside the expectations specified by the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) held by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW).Location Brighton: MoulsecoombUCAS code L500Full-time 3 yearsApproved by Social Work England

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities and Social Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,796.00 (US$ 22,982) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Brighton

Mithras House,

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN2 4AT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level ABB–BBC (128–112 UCAS Tariff points) or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–DMM. Applicants invited to interview are normally selected from the group who have predicted grades at the top of this range but it is not a guarantee of interview.

If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we may still invite you to interview if you offered a significantly competitive GCSE (or equivalent) profile, personal statement or relevant non-academic achievements. Subsequent offers will be made based on assessment at interview.

International Baccalaureate

32–28 points with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Social work diploma preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 18 credits at distinction and 27 credits at merit, including level 3 credits in written communication, study skills and reading and writing skills.

T-level

Merit in the health or education and early years T-levels. Other T-levels are not accepted.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

GCSE in English language with grade C or grade 4 or above. These are national requirements for social work training and cannot be waived/other subjects cannot be accepted in lieu. Functional Skills, level 2 in English, is acceptable.

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

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