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University degree
Social Work
Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts Limited · Manchester
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
If you're keen to make a difference, the University of Greater Manchester's Social Work England-approved BA (Hons) Social Work offers you the skills and knowledge you'll need for a successful career supporting people in complex and challenging situations. Combining university learning, work-based practice placements and ongoing professional skills development, our expert team will help you learn to bring about positive changes for individuals, families and communities.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts45%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts25%
How they qualified
45% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels45%
other higher education25%
an Access course20%
no formal qualifications10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
75%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£17,500
3 years on
£21,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled40%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled20%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Welfare ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
75%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support72%
Well organised65%
Learning resources77%
Student community77%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — good transport links make it…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — local cost of living …
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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