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Social Work BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Support and protect those who are vulnerable in society. You'll understand how individuals behave in families and communities.

Prepare for a rewarding career as a social worker and enjoy a range of employment options across a variety of sectors.

As part of this course youll:

Study psychosocial themes and perspectives, and theories and policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children

Complete extended placements in your second and third years, which will help fulfil part of the professional body requirements for registration

Integrate study with professional experience to develop the essential knowledge and skills required for a career supporting diverse groups of service users in social work

This course is approved by Social Work England and successful completion provides eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England.

Youll develop practical courtroom skills to support your understanding of social work law and safeguarding. This will include a family court and adult mental health tribunal experience undertaken in partnership with legal professionals such as judges and solicitors.

Academic learning is designed and delivered to support your practical social work skills and enable you to develop your professional practice. Social work placement opportunities are found across the health statutory social care, voluntary and community sectors, normally within the Leeds area. Your two work experience opportunities will prepare you directly for practice.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

With your theoretical knowledge combined with your placement experience, you will be able to start practising as a social worker straightaway. You could also access a range of other careers, such as mental health practitioner, drug practitioner or community worker. Successful completion of the course will enable you to apply for registration with Social Work England.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 16,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 120

A minimum of 80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    64th out of 73 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    124 69%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    57th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    58th

    22

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