About Social Work Bsw in Queen's University Belfast
The BSW degree is a professional qualification in Social Work accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and recognised throughout the UK, the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere. The programme is a combination of academic study and assessed practice learning opportunities. Practice Learning Opportunities are allocated in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Degree in Social Work Partnership
Global Opportunities
- There are opportunities whilst on the Social Work degree to participate in summer visits to other countries to explore social work education and practice in an international context.
Academic qualification equivalents
- The Standard Indian XII (10+2) examinations from CBSE, CISCE or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education are acceptable for admission to our Bachelor degree programmes.
An average mark of 70 - 85% or higher (best of 5 academic subjects) in the Standard Indian XII Higher Secondary School certificates awarded by the central boards (CBSE, CISCE) or a state board, or equivalent, with 75% or higher where subject requirements are stipulated (comparable with Grade B at A Level).
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
- TOEFL iBT : 90 with minimum marks as follows: Listening - 17,Reading - 18,Speaking - 20,Writing - 17
- PTE: 62 overall with minimum of 51 in each component
Queen's University Belfast Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1849 |
Endowment |
£67.1million |
International fee |
Undergraduate – £22,316 Postgraduate- £21,596 |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Queen’s University Belfast Cost of Attendance
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
Undergraduate tuition fee |
£17,716 |
Postgraduate tuition fee |
£16,996 |
On campus accommodation |
£7,142 |
Average cost of living |
£4,600 |