Social Work BSW (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 60 graduates of Social Work BSW (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Work.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Social Work
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30014 | £24882 | £27670 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26322 - £32477 | £17078 - £30541 | £18866 - £34301 |
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Course Description
Social Work is a vocational subject, and the purpose of these degrees is to educate and train students to become qualified social workers - people who are in the frontline, and part of society's efforts to cope with many community and personal problems. Social workers play key roles in the delivery of services to care for people of all ages who are in need. They also exercise formal legal powers in response to many of society's problems such as child abuse, vulnerable adults, mental health problems, and working with offenders. The School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work is one of the leading centres of social work education in the UK, with The Times Good University Guide 2010 ranking Queen's University's Social Work education first out of the 74 universities in the UK offering the degree. In the delivery of our courses we are joined by a wide range of agency partners, who are an integral part of the development and delivery of these degrees. Our degrees are a mixture of academic study and assessed practice placements, which are supported by practice teachers in a variety of local social work agencies.
Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Work BSW (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
| 90% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Applicants who complete an Honours Degree require a minimum 2ii. Applicants with a 3rd class Honours or an Ordinary degree will not be considered. All applicants must have GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, Scottish National 5 grade C or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Please note that we do not accept Essential Skills Application of Number as equivalent to GCSE Mathematics.
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Work BSW (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #218
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Queen's University of Belfast
About Queen's University of Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of East London | 57% | 7% | 3% | £9250 | £14160 | 137 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Applied Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 92% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £14900 | 123 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 138 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Advocacy BA (Hons) | University of Wales | - | - | - | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 79% | 5% | 4% | £9250 £9250 | £15400 £16500 | 152 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 88% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18800 | 144 | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work BA (Hons) | Middlesex University | 60% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15100 | 133 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 71% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £19600 | 180 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work BSW (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 93% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £20800 | 151 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
