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University degree

Social Work

Anglia Ruskin University
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study a social work degree course at ARU in Cambridge or Chelmsford and prepare for a rewarding career helping others. Train to become a qualified social worker – and make a difference to the lives of children, families and adults. in England and 1st in the region for graduates progressing into senior roles.

Source: GOS 2026 Social work changes lives. This challenging yet rewarding career will often bring you into the lives of some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised communities. It’s a complex job that demands many soft skills, such as communication and partnership working.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts20%
How they qualified
60% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel60%
access15%
degree10%
otherHE10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
Continue past first year
50%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,500
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
50%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching53%
Assessment & feedback28%
Academic support60%
Well organised13%
Learning resources33%
Student community55%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Anglia Ruskin University's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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