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BA (Hons) Social Work September 2027/28 Full-time | University of Sunderland

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BA (Hons) Social Work Full-time

Change people's lives for the better. Protect vulnerable people in very challenging situations. Make the world a fairer place.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:September Full-timeSeptember 2027 Part-time

UCAS codeL500

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

Social workers make a profound impact on the lives of a diverse range of people, including those with learning difficulties, children and families, older adults, individuals struggling with substance abuse, people with disabilities, young offenders, and those with mental health challenges.

Studying for the BA (Hons) Social Work degree is the crucial first step towards becoming a qualified social worker and playing a pivotal role in supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society.

Placements are an essential part of the course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your academic learning in real-world settings. These placements offer valuable experience in social work environments, allowing you to explore potential specialisms for your future career. By the time you begin your job search, you’ll have built a strong network of professional contacts who can guide you towards the right opportunities.

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England. Our graduates have gone on to work across a variety of organisations, including local authorities, NHS Trusts, residential care facilities, schools, and both the voluntary and private sectors.Why Sunderland for Social Sciences

Accreditations and approvals

Social Work England(opens in new tab)

1stOur Social Work courses are 1st in the UK for graduate prospects outcomesComplete University Guide 2027

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What you'll study

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Introduction to Social Work Core30 credits+

What is the historical context of social work and its purpose? In this module, you’ll learn about the different areas where social work takes place. You’ll examine what social workers do and who they work with. The rules and systems that guide the profession will also be studied. You’ll explore the values and ethics of social work. Then, you'll reflect on your own values and how they may influence your practice.

Preparing for Social Work Practice Core30 credits+

This module helps you prepare for studying and working as a social work student. You’ll learn about the expectations of higher education and develop the skills needed to succeed. Key interpersonal skills such as communication, teamwork, and relationship building will be developed. You’ll also explore the theory behind these skills and reflect on your own development. The module prepares you for practice and helps you get ready for your first placement in Year 2.

The Context for Social Work Core30 credits+

How do social policy and political ideas influence society? In this module, you’ll study how different ideologies shape social policy. You'll also explore how this affects modern social work and professional practice. Community-based approaches and how they have developed will also be examined. You’ll learn how political decisions can affect the prosperity of local communities. Also, you'll carry out research to understand how social policy impacts individuals and groups in a chosen area.

Psychosocial Theories for Social Work Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll explore key theories from social sciences. These include ideas from sociology and psychology. How these theories support social work practice will be considered. You’ll learn how sociological perspectives help explain social issues. Also, you'll study psychological theories. Then, you'll explore how they support understanding across the life course. Finally, you’ll make links between these perspectives. This will help you better understand how they inform social work practice.

Theory and Practice for Social Work Core30 credits+

What are the key social work theories? How do these work in collaboration with assessment and intervention in practice? In this module, you’ll study different models used in social work. You’ll then apply your learning during a placement in a social work or social care setting. The placement follows Social Work England requirements. You’ll take part in real work with support from a practice educator.

Supporting Individuals, Families and Groups Core30 credits+

How can we work effectively with individuals and groups, including adults, children, and families? In this module, you'll examine key issues such as power, autonomy, and discrimination. You’ll also consider the balance between care and control. The importance of understanding people’s needs and wishes will also be explored. You’ll focus on building strong professional relationships. Also, you'll learn about assessment and intervention. You'll learn how these can be used to support individuals and families.

Research Informed Social Work Core30 credits+

Why is research important in social work? In this module, you'll explore how research is carried out and how to evaluate it. This module builds on your knowledge of research methods. It also develops your critical and reflective skills from Year 1. You’ll consider the strengths and limitations of different research approaches. How they apply in practice will also be explored. This module also helps you develop your critical thinking and reflection. You’ll examine how research is used in real practice settings.

Legal Frameworks for Social Work Core30 credits+

How are laws made and applied? In this module, you'll be introduced to the legal context of social work. You’ll study key legislation, policy, and guidance that support social work practice. How this impacts children, families, adults, and carers will be examined. Also, you’ll explore how the law supports social work values and affects ethical decision-making. The module prepares you with the legal knowledge you need before starting your first placement.

Complex Decision Making in Social Work Core30 credits+

How are complex decisions made when working with adults and children at risk? This module focuses on decision-making in social work. You’ll develop skills in risk assessment, reflection, analysis, and critical writing. Also, you’ll study safeguarding in depth, including key legislation and research. Then, you’ll hear from speakers who share current perspectives on complex areas of social work practice.

Final Social Work Placement Core30 credits+

This module involves completing your final placement. This will be in line with Social Work England requirements. You’ll apply the knowledge you’ve gained throughout your course in a real practice setting. Also, you’ll gain experience of high-risk decision-making and legal interventions. Throughout the placement, you’ll be supported and assessed by a practice educator.

Social Work Literature Review Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll complete a literature review on a topic of your choice. This will build on what you've learned during the course. You’ll explore and evaluate current research in this area. Also, you’ll examine your chosen topic in depth and bring together key evidence. How this research relates to social work practice, policy, and future research will also be considered. You’ll develop your research skills and complete an independent project. A supervisor will support you throughout.

Organisational Contexts and Professional Identity Core30 credits+

What are the realities of social work practice and the systems it operates within? In this module, you’ll critically examine how organisational structures shape practice. You’ll consider how management and organisational culture can support or limit service delivery. How this is influenced by political ideas will also be explored. You’ll reflect on your developing professional identity. Finally, you’ll explore how workplace culture and wider factors can influence you as a student social worker.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

The BA (Hons) Social Work course is taught via workshops, small group work, lectures, computer-based learning, presentations, and independent learning.

Your progress will be assessed with group projects/presentations, written assignments, portfolios of work, and exams at the end of some modules. Throughout this social work degree, you'll have one-to-one support from academic staff.

You'll learn about the role of a social worker and the legislation which is applicable to social work theory, research, ethics, and values.

Two practice learning opportunities (70 and 100 days) in your second and third year will help you to put your learning into practice.

You'll develop skills in problem-solving, communication, working with others, and patience. You'll also learn about law, partnership working, assessment, intervention, mental health, and disability issues.

3rdOur Social Work courses are 3rd in the UKDaily Mail University Guide 2026

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Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our typical offer is 104–120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

You also need Grade C/numerical grade 4 or above in GCSE English language.

If English isn't your first language, you'll also need an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 in all components.

The application process

As social work is a regulated profession and successful completion of the course gives you basis to apply for registration with the English regulator, Social Work England, there are several stages to our selection process.

The first stage involves your application where you showcase your knowledge and experience and make it clear why you want to study social work. If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to complete a written exercise online that looks at your written ability and assesses your attitude and values towards a social work-related scenario.

If successful, you'll then be invited to an interview, where you'll meet staff who teach the course, as well as some current students. You'll complete an assessed group discussion with other applicants and an individual interview. During the interview, it’s important that you show some understanding of social work and demonstrate your motivation and commitment to becoming a social worker. This is your opportunity to tell us more about yourself and why you'd be a great candidate for the course. Both your group discussion and individual interview will be scored by staff and co-educators and offers will be made based on these scores.

Social care experience

To apply for this degree, you must have experience (voluntary or paid) in a social care setting. You can include placements which you've undertaken as part of college, but we do expect more experience than this. Experience could include volunteering during weekends, evenings, or holidays. We may also consider any personal experience you might have.

You should clearly describe this experience in the personal statement section of your application and show how this relates to a career in social work.

Social work involves working with some of the most vulnerable people in society, and social work education is regulated by Social Work England. We must therefore be satisfied that you're 'fit to practise' before we can accept you onto this degree.

In addition to the academic qualification and work experience, you'll need:

Two satisfactory references

A satisfactory health clearance (reasonable adjustments can be made for those with any specific health requirements)

An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

A completed declaration form about previous criminal convictions and any disciplinary hearings or investigations related to vulnerable adults or safeguarding young people.

We also require you to complete a declaration form about any previous criminal convictions and any disciplinary hearings or investigations related to vulnerable adults or safeguarding young people. Social work is listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013), which means that we must ask you for an enhanced DBS check.

Some spent convictions and cautions are now ‘protected’, which means that we can't take them into account when deciding on your suitability for this course. You must read the Disclosure and Barring Service Filtering Guide(opens in new tab) carefully to decide whether or not you need to tell us about your spent convictions or cautions.

While it isn't mandatory that you hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle to undertake this course, please be aware that the availability of placements may be limited by not driving. Many Local Authorities in the north-east also require driving or access to mobility support as an essential requirement for employment.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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If you currently serve (or have recently served) within the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence's ELCAS scheme may be able to help cover your funding for this course. Read more about funding for Armed Forces personnel.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access Higher Education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

View all scholarships and bursaries.

A limited number of social work bursaries are also available. See the NHS Business Services Authority website for more information.

The UK Government is looking into making some changes to the Social Work Bursary and Education Support Grant. This means the amount of money you can get, or who can apply for it, might change from the 2027/28 academic year onwards. The consultation has now closed. You can read more information and view the Government's response (when published) via the gov.uk website.

UndergraduateAlumni Funded

Impact Scholarship+

What is it?

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Who is this for?

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

How much will I get?

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

How do I apply?

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

When can I apply?

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

How will I be paid?

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

When will I receive my award?

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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