A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

AccreditationSocial Work England · Status: Accredited⁠232 of 2374 similar publish this
How it's taughtLectures⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£18,800/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 7.0
Duration3 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

14 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Society, ethics and law all the way

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsInternship
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • Lectures
  • practical workshops
  • report writing
  • Seminars
  • Simulation

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 14 modules

Year 1 · 5 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year40
· Term 220
· Term 220
· Term 120
· Term 120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 5 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Term 120
· Term 120
· Year40
· Term 120
· Year20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Term 120
· Year40
· Term 220
· Year40

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Accreditation
  • BodySocial Work England⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
How are you assessed?
Assessment methods
  • Academic written work/portfolios⁠
  • Compilation of filmed and recorded artefacts⁠
  • Dissertation/project⁠
  • Group work⁠
  • Online assessment⁠
  • Presentations⁠
  • Tests (academic or practical/skills based)⁠
Teaching methods
  • Lectures⁠
  • Practical workshops⁠
  • Report writing⁠
  • Seminars⁠
  • Simulation⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More projects and labs than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeSocial Work BSc (Hons) Portsmouth14
Psychology, BSc Hons Greenwich27
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More internship, less society, ethics and law

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Internship
14% here
8% typical
Projects and labs
7% here
3% typical
Specialist subjects
14% here
10% typical

Less here than typical

Society, ethics and law
57% here
62% typical

About the same as typical: research methods, data and computing, maths and foundations, languages and communication.

Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £20,867 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £20,867 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£18,800
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (3)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£12,300 / year
≈ €14,738
TuitionInternational students2027/28£18,800 / year
≈ €22,526
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.9
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£12,300
non-EU£18,800

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 57 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €22,526

Costs more than 29 of 56 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €23,364.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 57, cheapest first
International Relations and European Politics (Masarykova univerzita)2026/27≈ €3,500
International Social Work (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €9,320
Psychology (Univerzita Karlova)2027/28≈ €10,284
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Universidad Nebrija)2026/27≈ €11,920
Psychology Degree (Universidad Europea de Madrid)2026/27≈ €12,540
Psychology (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €12,652
Public Administration (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €12,652
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Performance (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Social Sciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Business Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Criminology and Criminal Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Health and Social Care, BA Hons (Top-up) (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Politics and International Relations, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology with Counselling, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Social Work, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Sociology and Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Sociology, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
BSc (Hons) Psychology (University of Sunderland)2027/28≈ €22,166
This programme2027/28≈ €22,526
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Development with Sociology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations with History BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations with International Development BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Politics BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Sociology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
International Relations (BA) (Webster Vienna Private University)2026/27≈ €24,068
Psychology (BSc) (Webster Vienna Private University)2026/27≈ €24,068
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Top up BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Gestalt Counselling (Top-up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Integrative Counselling Top-up BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Person Centred Counselling (Top-up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Bachelor in International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Bachelor in Political Science (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Dual Bachelor Degree in Economics & International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €31,800
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
And the whole degree?

≈ £56,400

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement7.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, one of which must be in a relevant subject (Anthropology, Childhood and Youth Studies, Criminology, Critical Thinking, Early Years, English, Health and Social Care, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, R.E, Sociology, Social Policy, Theology). Access courses in Health and Social Care are also acceptable · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +12 more
    • Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Education and Childcare · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, one of which must be in a relevant subject · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
    • Text: All applicants must complete the written task. · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: All applicants must have an acceptable GCSE qualification in English at grade C/4 or above · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: All successful applicants will be asked to complete confidential occupational health, immunisation, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks. · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: Applicants who pass the written assessment will be invited to attend an individual online interview. · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment. · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: In accordance with Social Work England standards, the written element will assess applicants’ command of English, ability to analyse and present written information, motivation to become a social worker, knowledge of the social work profession and relevant policies and legislation and ICT skills. · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: International applicants must provide a satisfactory police check/certificate of good conduct from their home country (with a certified English translation if necessary), before admission to the programme can be confirmed. · Intake: September 2027⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 7.0 · Language: English · Min component: 6.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +1 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: L500 · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeSocial Work BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarPsychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarPsychology, BSc Hons Greenwich
Price£18,800 / year · 2027/28£19,500 / year · 2027/28£17,975 / year · 2026/27
Duration3 years4 years3 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Psychology with Counselling, BSc Hons

£9,790–£17,975 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €11,730–€21,537

64% society, ethics and law · 7% research methods

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
£10,050–£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€23,364

50% society, ethics and law · 17% internship

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

UEL · LondonUnited Kingdom

Psychology BSc (Hons)

£10,050 / year · 2027/28 · UK home students ≈ €12,042

62% society, ethics and law · 8% research methods

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Sociology and Psychology, BSc Hons

£9,790–£17,975 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €11,730–€21,537

78% society, ethics and law · 7% internship

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Social Work BSc (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 14 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (57%), internship (14%) and projects and labs (7%).

How much does Social Work BSc (Hons) cost?

£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £12,300; International students: £18,800). In euros that is ≈ €22,526.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 7.0).

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 18 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: L500 · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 7.0 · Language: English · Min component: 6.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, one of which must be in a relevant subject (Anthropology, Childhood and Youth Studies, Criminology, Critical Thinking, Early Years, English, Health and Social Care, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, R.E, Sociology, Social Policy, Theology). Access courses in Health and Social Care are also acceptable · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: BBB-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Education and Childcare · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, one of which must be in a relevant subject · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠Text: All applicants must complete the written task. · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: All applicants must have an acceptable GCSE qualification in English at grade C/4 or above · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: All successful applicants will be asked to complete confidential occupational health, immunisation, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks. · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: Applicants who pass the written assessment will be invited to attend an individual online interview. · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment. · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: In accordance with Social Work England standards, the written element will assess applicants’ command of English, ability to analyse and present written information, motivation to become a social worker, knowledge of the social work profession and relevant policies and legislation and ICT skills. · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: International applicants must provide a satisfactory police check/certificate of good conduct from their home country (with a certified English translation if necessary), before admission to the programme can be confirmed. · Intake: September 2027⁠
Programme · 12 with values
AccreditationSocial Work England · Status: Accredited⁠
Assessment methodsacademic written work/portfolios⁠compilation of filmed and recorded artefacts⁠dissertation/project⁠group work⁠online assessment⁠Presentations⁠tests (academic or practical/skills based)⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration3 years · Full time⁠
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodsLectures⁠practical workshops⁠report writing⁠Seminars⁠Simulation⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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