Venues

Dumfries Campus, Paisley Campus

Content

The degree is rich in practice authenticity and seeks to develop essential applied knowledge and skills to thrive in a challenging yet hugely rewarding social work career. The BA (Hons) Social Work has been accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council. The degree content, assessments, readings and discussions aid the development of a professional identity to ensure graduates flourish in practice.

This degree offers a progressive, flexible and student-centred learning environment that allows you to develop personally and professionally and achieve a nationally recognised professional qualification that opens doors to a rewarding and increasingly important career.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at CCCC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

The University's social work graduates have an excellent reputation with employers. Professionally qualified social work graduates find employment in local authority social services; the voluntary or independent sectors; in health or education. They may work in a variety of settings providing services in relation to children and families community care or criminal justice.