Social Work BA (hons) in University of Sussex, UK

Social Work BA (hons) in University of Sussex

How do you tell a child the reason they’ve been removed from their family without causing more trauma? How do you support a couple living with HIV to adopt or foster? Would you like to develop the skills to support older people who face barriers accessing services?

Social Work at Sussex combines theory with practical experience. This enables you to improve the quality of people’s lives and make a difference to families, individuals and communities. Our teaching methods draw on our research expertise and cutting-edge knowledge. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the realities and complexity of practice in a supportive and caring environment.

As a core part of your qualification, you’ll undertake practice learning placements. You’ll benefit from the partnerships we’ve developed over years of collaboration with local organisations. You’ll be trained to uphold high-quality professional standards and develop emerging professional leadership skills.  

Your future career

Successful completion of the Social Work BA allows you to apply to register as a qualified social worker.

The skills and knowledge gained on this course make you highly employable around the globe – some of our recent Social Work graduates have gone on to work in Canada, the USA, New Zealand and Australia. 

Graduate destinations

Recent Social Work graduates who completed placements in children and family hubs have started jobs in:

• child protection teams, care teams, and adoption and fostering teams

• youth offending services

• managers and social work consultants.

Recent Social Work graduates who completed placements in adults settings have started jobs in:

• hospital social work 
• mental health social work
• drugs and alcohol social work.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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