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Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

100% of our Social Work students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 Support people to make real, lasting change with a Social Work degree that balances theory, practice, and professional development. Accredited by Social Work England, this course will prepare you to register as a qualified social worker upon graduation. With a 50/50 split between practice and theory, you’ll study key social work theories, develop practical skills through diverse placements, and gain unique experience with Hydra, an immersive training tool originally designed for emergency services. What you'll learn

  • Meet the academic and professional standards set by Social Work England to qualify as a social worker.
  • Promote social justice, equality, diversity, and human rights whilst developing strong interpersonal skills.
  • Support children, young people, and adults during times of vulnerability and help them create positive change.
  • Build confidence as an independent, reflective, and research-informed practitioner.
  • Develop the skills to work in a complex, fast-changing, and increasingly globalised world.
Alongside expert teaching, you’ll connect with employers such as the NHS Mental Health Trust, Kent County Council, and Medway Council, building strong links to the workplace. Graduate ready for registration, with the knowledge, confidence, and experience to begin your career as a professional social worker in the UK. Social Work bursary As a Social Work student, you’ll qualify for the NHS Social Work bursary of around £5,000 per year, awarded by the government. Professional accreditation Upon successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration to practice as a Social Worker with Social Work England and go on to work in a range of settings, meeting the diverse needs of individuals, groups and communities. Specialist facilities Our course is the only one in the UK to use the expertise of the Hydra Foundation to develop your social work skills in interprofessional critical incident thinking and decision-making when safeguarding children and families. You will have access to other simulated environments during your course, such as our simulated social work office and courtroom.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

How to apply

14Jan

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:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

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Audition

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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 £17000 Year 1
International £17000 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

Home (UK) Fees: Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government. Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS