Social Work BA (Hons)
University of East Anglia
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Social Work BA (Hons) at University of East Anglia 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 Graduates in Social Work
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Social Work at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30500 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £30500 - £31000 | £22500 - £29500 | £22000 - £37000 |
All Social Work courses of University of East Anglia
Salary of all UK Graduates of Social Work
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30015 | £25673 | £28318 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26326 - £32479 | £17553 - £31318 | £19029 - £35340 |
All Social Work Courses in the UK
Course Description
Overview
Social work is about working with people, usually to help them achieve their goals, sometimes to protect them or others.
At UEA, we see social work as a practical and ethical profession that helps people and makes a difference to their lives. You could work with children, young people, parents, people with mental health problems, people with physical disabilities or learning disabilities, older people, and with relatives and friends who care for them.
Social work is ideally suited to curious, compassionate, hard-working and caring students. Train to become a first-rate social work practitioner at UEA and you’ll graduate ready to start your social work career.
About This Course
At UEA, we pride ourselves on the support we provide for our students. As part of this, you will have an academic adviser, who will take an active interest in your professional development when at university and while on placement. From day one you'll join a community and a course with people and relationships at their core.
At UEA, we have an international reputation for the excellence of our social work teaching and research and we will support you to develop the academic knowledge and professional skills you’ll need to become a social worker.
Many of our lecturers are actively involved in research and nearly all are experienced practitioners. Importantly, current practitioners and people with lived experience are involved in teaching activities across the course. This means our teaching draws on leading research, while providing you with a direct insight into the latest social work issues and evidence-based practice.
Placements and practice-based learning are central to social work education at UEA. These are undertaken in partnership with social work employers and organisations and will offer you experiences in at least two contrasting settings. Your learning on placement is supported by a qualified practice educator who will guide and assess your practice. During your placement, you will gain experiences that you will draw on in the classroom, and have regular ‘call back’ days, where you return to the University to develop the links between theory and practice.
We will ensure you have a blend of opportunities to bring together the academic, practical and lived experience of social work in your teaching and learning opportunities.
Disclaimer
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 BA (Hons) at University of East Anglia
| 75% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Work BA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £20600 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
L501
University Rankings
of University of East Anglia
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 31 different rankings
Positions of University of East Anglia in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East Anglia in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #11
- #17
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #38
- #49
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #22
- #170
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 31 university rankings of University of East Anglia
About University of East Anglia
List of 330 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of East Anglia - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of East Anglia
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Total number of students enrolled at University of East Anglia by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13095
- postgraduates:
- 3400
- Total:
- 16495
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Chichester | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £15840 £16344 | 124 | Chichester |
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Full-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 64% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18600 | 122 | Canterbury |
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Full-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £15100 £17000 | - | London |
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Part-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 87% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £20600 | 146 | Norwich |
On campus
Full-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Sussex | 92% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 133 | Brighton |
On campus
Full-time
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Social Work BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | 10% | 6% | £9250 | £18800 £17900 | 151 | Portsmouth |
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Full-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Dundee | 83% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20900 £21900 | 148 | Dundee |
On campus
Full-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 86% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £16000 | 127 | Carlisle |
On campus
Full-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Bolton | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £40650 £47850 | 154 | Bolton |
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Full-time
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Social Work BA (Hons) | University of Suffolk | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14598 £15210 | 104 | Ipswich |
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FAQ about Social Work BA (Hons) University of East Anglia
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30500 15 months after graduation, £26500 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (75%), Elementary occupations (25%),
- 25 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of East Anglia achieved the highest ranking for Social Work. It is ranked #17 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Social Work). See all subject rankings for University of East Anglia.
- Social Work BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of East Anglia.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 146 which is higher than 83.33% of all Social Work courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024