About this course
London South Bank University offers BA (Hons) Social Work (with Foundation Year) as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Social Work. Based in London, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,600 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 60. The next intake is September, 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A Level DD or: BTEC National Diploma MPP or: Access to HE qualifications with Pass or: Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points. Plus 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above). Students for whom English is not their first language must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall or equivalent (including 7.0 in written element and a minimum score of 6.5 in speaking, reading and listening element) for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS) [or TOEFL: 570 including 55 in the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and at least 5 in the Test of Written English (TWE)], at the time of application.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
