You graduate ready to apply for registration as a social worker. Our degrees are approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.

Why choose this course?

  • Top 5 for graduate prospects in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2017).
  • 11th in the UK for Social Work (The Guardian University Guide 2017).
  • Take advantage of our excellent partnerships with employers: our placements prepare you for a wide range of careers.

Careers

100% of Social Work BA students were in graduate-level work or further study six months after graduating. Recent graduates have started jobs as:

  • social worker, Brighton & Hove City Council
  • family support worker, Family Action
  • referral order officer, Croydon Council.

(HESA EPI, Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2015)

Successful completion of the Social Work BA allows you to apply to register as a qualified social worker.