Social Work, BA (Hons)

Ranked 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects – Outcomes in Social Work (Complete University Guide 2024), 9th for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024), and 14th for Social Work (The Guardian University Guide 2024).The Social Work BA is an HCPC-approved qualification, enabling practice in the UK and internationally with children, families, refugees, older people, those with disabilities, or facing mental health, homelessness, or substance issues. Taught by research experts through partnerships with local employers, it features two practice placements for hands-on experience. With low student-to-staff ratios, Sussex fosters a supportive environment. Most graduates secure local jobs; many advance to policy, academia, or leadership. Study on a green campus near the South Downs and Brighton, close to Gatwick and London.