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University of Chichester

Social Work

Chichester, England, United Kingdom · UCAS L501

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Campus

    Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

  • Intl. Tuition

    £16,800 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    £9,790 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    2026-09-21

  • UCAS code

    L501

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Course Overview

Social Work at University of Chichester in Chichester, England, 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.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

6,375

Staff Ratio

17.0:1

International

3.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

69.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£23,700

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£16,800

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,790

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Social Work
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Social Work topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

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

6,375

Total students

Staff Ratio

17:1

Students per staff

International Students

3%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students6,375
Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
International Students3%
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

69%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£23,700

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£16,800

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,790

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£33,600

For full 2 Years

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£16,800per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£16,800