Primary Education BA (Hons)

Being a social worker is a demanding but incredibly rewarding career. On the BSc (Hons) Social Work degree at Northumbria you will have direct involvement in enhancing people’s lives 

Our BSc (Hons) Social Work degree will allow you to develop your learning and personal attributes to secure a successful career within the field of social work. The course is delivered through a range of learning methods including lectures, seminars, and tutorials, as well as 170 days of assessed placements in the final two years of study.

At Northumbria, you will be taught by leading academics who have extensive practical experience in a wide range of social work contexts. Furthermore, successful completion of the course, will enable you to apply for registration with Social Work England - a legal requirement for all practising social workers in England.

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4 or C, or the equivalent.

Additional requirements:

You will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. You must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match those shown above. If you have taken qualifications outside the UK you can find out how your qualifications compare by visiting our country page www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

The importance of people being actively engaged in occupations throughout life and periods of ill-health, transition and change is becoming increasingly recognised on a local, national and international level meaning now is a great time to enter this exciting profession.

Northumbria University boasts strong links with many local organisations and out calibre of graduates is respected throughout the profession, which can be beneficial to your future employment prospects. By successfully completing the Programme you will be eligible to seek registration as a social worker with Social Work England.

The Programme aims to offer opportunity, relevance and enhanced employability to you through learning, teaching, and employer engagement. Qualified social workers have the opportunity to undertake social work post qualifying accredited programmes at Northumbria University.