- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Social Work
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
This degree prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable sector, offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge, skills and practice. With a focus on applying theory to practice, it combines work-placement experience, practical skills development and academic study. You explore every aspect of the professional social work role; how it relates to other areas; and the ethical challenges of balancing initiative with accountability. This course is approved by Social Work England. Upon graduation, you are eligible to register as a qualified social worker, able to work in the sector across the UK. Benefit from the University of Bedfordshire’s partnerships with councils and NHS trusts across our region, working together to train the next generation of health and social care workers.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| GCSE | 4 · Subjects: English |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · A minimum of 1 year of recent, relevant, experience Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required |
| Other conditions | occupational_health · A minimum of 1 year of recent, relevant, experience Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Fees
International students: £16,800 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £16,800 per year
Start dates
September
Application deadline
September entry (UG and PG non-block); 18 July 2025 (Nursing and PG block)
Campus
- Luton campus, United Kingdom
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