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Social Work at London South Bank University

London South Bank University is ranked 36th of 78 universities for social work on our measures. 87% of students are positive about the course.

Typical offer BBBSouthwark Campus, England1 courseRanked on partial data

#36 of 78 for social work71
Social Work to your shortlist

Will my grades get me in?

We compare your grades with the typical offer above. Offers can change, so always check the university’s course page.

How it compares with other social work courses

  • Student satisfaction87%About average (average 87%)
  • Stay on course95%Above average (average 85%)
  • Graduate-level jobs–Not published
  • Salary after 15 months–Not published
  • Entry points (median)110Less competitive than average (average 122)

The marker shows the typical (median) social work course. How we measure

Who gets in

UCAS points of students who started, with the A-level grades worth the same points. These totals include every qualification students had (a fourth A-level, EPQ, AS levels and so on), so many people here had a lower offer than their total suggests.

  1. Under 96 ptsbelow CCC26%
  2. 96–111 ptsCCC–BCC26%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB16%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB10%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA16%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more5%

What graduates earn

  1. 15 months–£35k average
  2. 3 years£30.5k£29k average
  3. 5 years£32.5k£32.5k average

The 15-month figure comes from the Graduate Outcomes survey and covers graduates in full-time work. The 3 and 5-year figures come from tax records and include everyone in work, including part-time, so they can be lower than the 15-month figure.

The course at a glance

Each course has its own satisfaction, drop-out and entry figures where enough students answered. Add your grades above to see your fit for each one.

  • Social Work

    BA · 3 years

    Optional foundation year

    Typical offerBBB

    Satisfied
    87%
    Stay on
    95%
    Entry points
    110
    Graduate jobs
    –
    Salary
    –

    Accredited: Social Work England

Typical offers are taken from each university’s own course page (checked October 2026). Offers change each year and some courses ask for specific subjects, so always check the course page before you apply.

Links go to the university’s own course pages, where you’ll find current entry requirements and fees.

Living in London

Most first-year students live in university halls, and many universities guarantee a place if you apply on time. Start with London South Bank University’s own accommodation page for halls, prices and deadlines.

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