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Oxford Brookes University
Social Work
Solihull, England, United Kingdom · UCAS L500
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£9,790 (2026-27)
Intake
2026-09-01
UCAS code
L500
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Course Overview
Social Work at Oxford Brookes University in Solihull, 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.
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)
Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
26,095
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
11.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
75.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£28,440
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k 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.
Year 3
- Advanced Social Work
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
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
26,095
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
11%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Historic / heritage
Student Life & City (indicative)
Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.
- Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.
What Students Love
- Historic city & heritage
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
75%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£28,440
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
- Business
- Health
- Hospitality
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $1,720/month (housing $1,020, food $360, transport $100). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $1,720/month (housing $1,020, food $360, transport $100).
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.