Cardiff Metropolitan University
Social Work (Bridgend College)
Wales, United Kingdom · UCAS L50B
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Bridgend
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
L50B
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Course Overview
Social Work (Bridgend College) at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Social work graduates register with Social Work England and work with children, families and vulnerable adults across local authorities, NHS trusts, charities and independent agencies. A highly regulated and values-driven profession with strong job security.
Student life (indicative)
Cardiff offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,265
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Social Work (Bridgend College)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Social Work (Bridgend College) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Social Work (Bridgend College)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Community work
- Social care
- Social work
- Community care
- Community health
- Social service planning
- Social policy
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
12,265
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Cardiff offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Cardiff offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Historic city & heritage
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Social work graduates register with Social Work England and work with children, families and vulnerable adults across local authorities, NHS trusts, charities and independent agencies. A highly regulated and values-driven profession with strong job security.
- Social work graduates register with Social Work England and work with children, families and vulnerable adults across local authorities, NHS trusts, charities and independent agencies.
- A highly regulated and values-driven profession with strong job security.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Sport
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,360/month budget (housing $780, food $300, transport $85) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,360/month budget (housing $780, food $300, transport $85) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.