Social Work
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 | September | £9535 per year | £17650 per year |
About Social Work, BSc (Hons) - at Swansea University
If you want a career where you can make a real, positive difference to the lives of people and communities in vulnerable circumstances, then our Social Work degree is the ideal springboard.
This professionally accredited course will give you the academic knowledge and practical experience to begin a career as a registered social worker.
You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus.
You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to communicate your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
Why Social Work at Swansea University?
Our course is accredited by Social Care Wales and recognised by the regulatory bodies in the other UK nations, so on completion, you can register as a qualified social worker.
We have very good links with social services agencies in south and west Wales, and in local authority and voluntary sectors, offering placements in a range of settings.
You can study some modules through the medium of Welsh and may be eligible for internal scholarships or financial support through Coleg Cymraeg.
our Social Work experience
Being based in the School of Health and Social Care, Wales’s largest provider of healthcare education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with many opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines.
Social Work Careers
As a newly qualified social worker, you can expect a starting salary of around £36,648. Senior practitioners and team managers can earn up to £52,516.
As a Social Work graduate, you will also be well placed to pursue further study or research.
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
- UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.