University of Leeds has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others? We need students who want to make a difference to society, help people find solutions to their problems and live more successfully. Our BA Social Work Programme team are committed to supporting you to become a reflective social work practitioner. We work collaboratively and in partnership with practitioners and people who use services to ensure that social work students are provided with the skills and readiness needed for a rewarding, successful and long-term career in social work; and that our social workers are developed and challenged in their career. Our teaching partnership supports a range of placements in both the Adults and Children and Families sectors: these placements are an integral part of your education so you can become the best social worker you can be. On the programme you will be able to learn through innovative methods such as engaging in a simulated experience of being in court and making home visits in our purpose-built campus facilities. We have a specialist module that prepares you for the realities of working within the digital social work world including an awareness of the benefits and the associated ethical dilemmas. You’ll also recognise the importance of applying diversity and anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in practice. Being a Leeds graduate gives you an excellent springboard to build a rewarding career, caring, helping and improving the lives of others. Course highlights
- We work closely with service users when recruiting students and to inform our approach to teaching. Our Social Work Team combines service user insight with that of active practitioners, innovative academics and experienced professionals to create a rich and fulfilling degree experience.
- Studying at Leeds means you’ll experience scenario planning in our in-house community flat to prepare for our stimulating and rewarding range of placements.
- Your placements will be with the Leeds and Wakefield Social Work Teaching Partnership or the private, voluntary, and independent sector. We are proud to be a founder member of this Teaching Partnership.
- Opportunity to spend a year abroad and expand your cultural perspectives via the Horizon programme at the University of Leeds.
- The University’s vibrant research environment ensures that what you learn (and what you later practice) is both research and evidence-based, with access available to the very latest thinking and innovations.
Assessment method
We use a range of assessment methods, including essays, posters, practical skills, examinations and multiple-choice questions. You’ll need to demonstrate the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques, as well as your emerging abilities, skills and competencies. You’ll need to produce work that is typically both evaluative and creative and show you can conduct independent, in-depth enquiry within the discipline.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - D
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Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Other
When applying, you should provide an academic reference, which also includes a statement which attests to your character and good standing
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT