While this course will prepare you for a rewarding career as a social worker, it will also give you the skills you need to work effectively in a variety of other roles.

Thanks to our close ties with local employers, as well as our service user and care partnerships, you will have the opportunity to undertake varied placements during your course and develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession.

 2 years post study work visa

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2021 and September 2022 entry:

• Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 71-80%. Grade depends on the course
• Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,4 – 4,4,5 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
• All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 70-80%
• Italian Esame di Stato with 70-80%. Grade depends on the course
• Titulo de Bachillerato with 7 or 8. Grade depends on the course

Entry requirements for Bangladeshi students

BU International College Foundation Certificates

• You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in Bangladesh and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.

Undergraduate courses

• You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have a Bachelors's degree from a recognized Bangladeshi institution, with at least two years of study.

Entry requirements for Indian students

BU International College Foundation Certificates

• You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in India and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.

Undergraduate courses

• You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you hold a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Standard XII and have achieved an average percentage of at least 65% (although some courses will require this to be higher).

Entry requirements for Sri Lankan students

BU International College Foundation Certificates

• You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in Sri Lanka and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.

Undergraduate courses

• You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have successfully completed Sri Lankan A-levels and have the required grades for your course.

Entry requirements for Nepalese

BU International College Foundation Certificates

• You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in Nepal and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.

Undergraduate courses

• You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have a Higher Secondary School Certificate and have completed a one-year foundation program, such as the BU International College Foundation Certificate.