More than 80 universities and colleges in England offer the social work degree course which is available at both undergraduate (Bachelor Hons) and postgraduate (Masters) level.
All of the higher education institutions listed below undergo rigorous checks by the GSCC to ensure that they are suitable to offer the degree. To view the approved courses and latest quality assurance reports for each university, simply click on the university name below.
In some instances, a related teaching institution may appear below in its own right. A related teaching institution is a higher education college which is linked to an accredited university. The accredited university will award the degree but the course will be delivered by the related teaching institution.
Please contact individual institutions directly to find out its particular degree course arrangements, such as entry requirements or course content.
Once enrolled on one of these courses you are eligible to apply for registration with the GSCC, as a student social worker. Upon successful completion of one of these courses, you are eligible to apply for registration as a qualified social worker. For more information about registering please visit the 'apply for registration' page.
N.B. Students on employment based courses are not eligible for social work bursaries.