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BSc (Hons) Social Work

Ulster University

1 Location : Derry~Londonderry

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£26,000

15 months after the course for Health and social care graduates at Ulster University

Employment

85%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Social Work graduates at Ulster University

80%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Social Work graduates at Ulster University

Student Satisfaction

93%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc BSc (Hons) Social Work students at Ulster University

80%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Social Work students at Ulster University

96%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Social Work students at Ulster University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

93%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 45 students (94% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

100%

100%

100%

93%

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

93%

100%

87%

98%

100%

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

87%

87%

93%

82%

87%

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

76%

96%

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

91%

93%

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

96%

93%

87%

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

80%

67%

69%

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

82% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

45 students (94% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

95 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Health and social care courses

For graduates from Ulster University

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £32,000

Data from

55 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

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After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £32,000

Data from

320 people.

98% of UK-resident Health and social care graduates from Ulster University are employed in Northern Ireland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (50% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (50% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 75% Welfare Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals

15% In other work

  • 10% Caring personal services
  • 5% Sales occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

35 students (50% of those who were asked)

80% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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