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Course summary
Social work is a rewarding and impactful profession focused on social justice and human rights. It provides the opportunity to work closely with vulnerable individuals, helping to improve their lives and create positive change in society. Our Social Work degree offers a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience, preparing you for diverse practice areas. With strong links to local agencies and a curriculum aligned with professional standards, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified social worker and make a real difference in the community. Top reasons to choose this course
- Accredited by Social Work England (SWE), the regulatory body for the social work profession, ensuring your qualification is recognised by an industry leading authority.
- 200 days on placement across your second and final years, ensuring you graduate with varied real-world experience.
- 100% of graduates are employed or engaged in further study 15 months after completing the course – Discover Uni.
- Social work empowers you to transform lives and create lasting social change.
- We have excellent links with local and regional organisations and agencies including Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
- Learn from our expert team of qualified and registered social work practitioners. You will also have a Personal Academic Tutor who will support you throughout your student journey.
- The curriculum prepares you to work in various practice areas, opening up diverse career paths.
- Social work is a high-demand profession and is sought after in both public and private sectors.
Modules
Year 1 Introduction to Social Work Practice Contemporary Social Inequalities Human Growth and Development Preparing for Social Work Practice Law for Social Workers Experts by Experience: Identity, Needs and Resources Year 2 Social Work Practice with Adults Social Work Practice with Children and Families Practice Learning 1 Critical Social Work Practice Final Year Social Work Dissertation Contemporary Social Work Practice Learning 2
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L500
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 27 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT