Social Work

Anglia Ruskin University

Qualification

Degree

Length

3 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

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About this course

Study a social work degree course at ARU in Cambridge or Chelmsford and prepare for a rewarding career helping others. Train to become a qualified social worker – and make a difference to the lives of children, families and adults. in England and 1st in the region for graduates progressing into senior roles.

Source: GOS 2026 Social work changes lives. This challenging yet rewarding career will often bring you into the lives of some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised communities. It’s a complex job that demands many soft skills, such as communication and partnership working.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

64-79 pts5%

80-95 pts15%

96-111 pts20%

112-127 pts15%

128-143 pts5%

144-159 pts20%

160-175 pts20%

How they qualified

60% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:

alevel60%