Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Social Work in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,829.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Social workers assist children and families in various areas including child protection, foster care, adoption, and youth justice. They also help adults facing challenges such as disabilities, substance abuse, mental health concerns, homelessness, and protection needs. The program includes more than 170 days of hands-on placements with both adults and children, ensuring you're prepared to launch your career upon graduation.
Upon successfully finishing the course, you'll qualify to register as a professional social worker immediately. Your degree, accredited by Social Work England, will give you a competitive edge. Through our praised integrated learning method, you'll gain valuable insights and a deep comprehension of social work practice. You'll develop the abilities to become a thoughtful, principled professional dedicated to continuous growth.
Social workers provide crucial support during challenging transitions and situations, offering advice and advocating for vulnerable individuals. Whether focusing on children or adults with diverse needs, they apply social care laws to enhance lives and protect fundamental rights.
3 years Full Time.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
104 - 120
GCSEs
5 GCSE's grade 4/C or above to include Mathematics and English.
Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics
Plus one of the following:
A levels
Typical offer of 104120 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or level 3 qualifications social science preferred. General Studies not accepted.
IB
26 -30 overall to include 5 at Higher Level. Social Science/Social Care, Psychology, Criminology profile preferred but not required.
All Access courses
Pass a named Access to HE (Higher Education) Diploma with at least 33 Level 3 credits at merit/distinction level to include 15 level 3 credits in Science/Social Science (Social Work/Social Care/Psychology/Sociology/Criminology). Will need GCSE English at grade C/4 also Maths at grade C/4 (or equivalent).
T level
Accepted preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer would be a Merit overall.
BTEC
DMM-DDM social science preferred.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade 4/C or above you will have to achieve an IELTS or equivalent qualification at the grades stated below.
IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all elements (if you need to improve your English language to get onto a degree course at University of Plymouth, you can book a pre-sessional academic English course)
104 - 120
GCSEs
5 GCSE's grade 4/C or above to include Mathematics and English.
Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics
Plus one of the following:
A levels
Typical offer of 104120 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or level 3 qualifications social science preferred. General Studies not accepted.
IB
26 -30 overall to include 5 at Higher Level. Social Science/Social Care, Psychology, Criminology profile preferred but not required.
All Access courses
Pass a named Access to HE (Higher Education) Diploma with at least 33 Level 3 credits at merit/distinction level to include 15 level 3 credits in Science/Social Science (Social Work/Social Care/Psychology/Sociology/Criminology). Will need GCSE English at grade C/4 also Maths at grade C/4 (or equivalent).
T level
Accepted preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer would be a Merit overall.
BTEC
DMM-DDM social science preferred.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade 4/C or above you will have to achieve an IELTS or equivalent qualification at the grades stated below.
IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all elements (if you need to improve your English language to get onto a degree course at University of Plymouth, you can book a pre-sessional academic English course)
Tuition
GBP
16,300