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International Social Work & Community Development

BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
L505
Delivery
In-person

Explore the pressing global challenges currently faced by social and community professionals on our BA (Hons) International Social Work and Community Development degree.

Why study with us

  • Explore global perspectives and how these issues connect and impact on community practice.
  • Engage in a community practice setting, where you’ll learn the skills needed to empower others to bring about positive change.
  • You’ll develop and manage a social research project based on a topic that is meaningful and important to you.
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What you'll do

  • You'll learn through lectures, seminars and workshops, with an online option available. You'll also have a practice placement to enhance your knowledge and skills.
  • You’ll be encouraged to develop a range of critical and analytical skills. This will help enhance your personal and professional development.
  • Throughout your degree, you'll undertake various activities for assessment. You'll also conduct a dedicated community research project based on your interests.

Academic expertise

Dr John Lockhart
Course Leader
YA
Dr Yasmeen Ali
Senior Lecturer
Bob Walley
Lecturer

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Future careers in international social work 

Our BA (Hons) International Social Work and Community Development is for those who wish to work in areas like social care, social policy, sociology, or politics. It prepares you for roles both in the UK and internationally.

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Accreditations

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

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Minimum qualifications:

  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD - D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 96 - 112 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T level: P (C+) - M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or acceptable equivalent

This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.

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Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,535 per year
Part-time£1,587 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply. 

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

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