Oxford Brookes University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you're interested in becoming a social worker, our Social Work BA leads to the qualification you need. As a graduate you can apply for social work registration in England with Social Work England. Our degree consistently delivers high quality social work education. We have been approved by and teach to Social Work England (SWE) Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers in England, and the British Association of Social Workers’ (BASW) Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). Your practice-based learning includes two work placements. You'll work with your practice educator to develop your capabilities as part of the PCF. Our lecturing staff base their teaching on evidence-based practice, promoting the most current social work research. You can study full-time over three years. Or choose part-time or mixed-mode study. We have links with Local Authority employers, local private voluntary and independent sector organisations. So it's likely you will secure a job before qualifying.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Social Work England
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE: Grade 4 (C) in English. For English, Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs. Relevant experience (e.g. paid or voluntary work with vulnerable people) or a suitable indication of your interest in, and understanding of, the social work profession. Entry to the course through the accreditation by Oxford Brookes University of prior certificated learning will be considered. We welcome applications from people who already have a degree in another subject. Alternatively, you may be eligible for study at MA or PGDip level. We also welcome applications from individuals sponsored or supported by their employer. Applicants who do not meet all of the academic entry criteria can still be considered if they have significant and relevant life or work experience with vulnerable people. However, we would expect to see all applicants with a GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in Mathematics and English Language plus further studies at level 3 - for example, an A-level or Open University course in a relevant subject.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Relevant experience (e.g. paid or voluntary work with vulnerable people) OR a suitable indication of your interest in, and understanding of, the social work profession.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | IELTS 7.0 overall. Reading 7.0. Writing 7.0. Listening 6.5. Speaking 6.5. |
Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.
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 | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £15950* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Sponsorship information
For details about funding options, please see our website: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP