Bachelor in Social Work Including Foundation Year Bsc Hons

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Aug 31, 2027. Tuition costs 17,500 GBP per year.

This degree serves as an essential gateway for aspiring social workers who may not currently meet the standard academic requirements for direct entry into an undergraduate programme. By integrating a dedicated foundation year, it ensures students build the critical academic, research, and communication skills necessary for successful professional practice.

A distinctive feature of this programme is its collaborative approach to learning. During your foundation year, you will work in small, interactive groups alongside students from various social science disciplines. This cross-disciplinary environment encourages the exchange of diverse perspectives on complex societal issues, including inequality, ethics, and identity. Assessments are portfolio-based, allowing you to showcase your development through reflective practice, research tasks, and collaborative presentations.

Upon successfully completing the foundation year modules, you will be invited to an individual interview. Passing this assessment allows you to transition seamlessly into the standard Social Work BSc (Hons), where you will join the main cohort and follow the full, professionally accredited curriculum.

Integrated Professional Development

The course is deeply committed to real-world application, featuring significant input from individuals with lived experience. These partners contribute to module design, facilitate teaching sessions, and participate in the assessment of practical tasks, ensuring that your education remains grounded in the actualities of modern social work.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.