School of Social work (Undergrad)
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Annual tuition fees
Duration
3 YearsIntakes
Oct, JanList of Programs
- BA Social Work
- BA Sociology and Health
- BA Sociology and Health (including Foundation Year)
Requirements
Academic Requirements
– Previous university study or international high school qualifications required.
– UK GCE A-levels: BBB
– SAT with a minimum of 1100 out of 1600 with 550 in each test
– IB 30 points
English Tests Requirements
IELTS
7English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (or equivalent).
About Faculty
Our social work course does much more than ‘what it says on the tin’
You’ll be an integral part of our Social Work and Social Justice division which is underpinned by activism, internationalism and research. We’re proud to be champions of social justice and progression. If you’re hard working, adaptable, honest and, above all, passionate about finding long-term solutions and supporting positive changes for children, adults and families, then welcome home.
When you choose to study with us, you’ll gain more than just a qualification. You’ll be part of our learning community, and we’ve got plenty to offer. Check out our facilities, and find out more about the School of Health and Social Care here.
With 98% of our undergraduate Health and Social Care graduates in highly skilled employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2022), we’re confident that on completion of your course, you’ll have a choice of jobs to choose from. Successful completion of our BA Social Work degree leads to eligibility to register with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker. You’ll be qualified to work with a wide variety of client groups, their families and others around them to support them to live independently and to protect them from harm. We recommend researching the role of a Social Worker as part of your preparations for applying for this course. There are a number of sources you might find useful including the NHS Careers and Social Work England.
- Our partnerships with placement providers ensure you gain effective high-quality training.
- Our BA Social Work is approved by Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England.
- Gain in-depth experience through working with children, young people, adults, families and communities.
Top Reasons to Study in University of Essex
- Central London is easily accessible from all of our campuses.
- Essex is top 40 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
- 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
- Our student body represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies
Ranking & Accreditation of University of Essex
Latest Rankings
- We are Top 40 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023)
- Our Students’ Union is 7th in the National Student Survey 2022 for representing students (Broad discipline English universities)
- Number one university in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), the flagship Innovate UK programme.
- We’re 76th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 and ranked in the top 25 globally for three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals assessed.
- Top for Drama and Dance (The Guardian University Guide 2022)
- 25th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- Top 50 for politics and sociology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
- Top 75 for social sciences and law in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- Top 200 for business and economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
- Top 175 for the arts and humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
- 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
Student Accommodation at University of Essex
A Wide range of accommodation options for students to choose from, depending on what you need.
- The Towers
- South Courts
- The Houses
- The Meadows
- University Quays
- The Copse
Cost of the accommodation: 110-280 GBP/week
Cost of living: 6000 – 7000 GBPweek
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