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Social work is a complex and demanding role working with vulnerable individuals to support and improve people’s lives. Social workers are always in demand and there are many opportunities to progress as a senior social worker, a social work manager, in teaching or as an inspector for regulatory bodies. The degree can also open up opportunities to work in other sectors throughout the UK.

Year 1: Preparing for Lifelong Learning; Understanding Social Science and Social Research; Individuals, Communities and Society; Psychology for Social Work; Poverty, Disadvantage and Discrimination; Values, Ethics and Justice.

Year 2: Law for Social Work Practice; Social Work Organisation and Collaborative Practice; Social Work Processes and Practices; Observational Placement; Social Work in Diverse Contexts; Understanding Risk and Protection; optional module.

Year 3: Practice Learning 1: Organisational Context; Practice Learning 1: Social Work Practice (80 day placement); Social Work Approaches and Methods; Social Research for Social Work; Social Work in a Global Context.

Year 4: Practice Learning 2: Organisational Context; Practice Learning 2: Social Work Practice (80 day placement); Preparing for Professional Practice; Honours dissertation.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB (from S6) including English or a social science subject at B plus English (if not held at Higher) and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5 at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (from S6) including English or a social science subject at B plus English (if not held at Higher) and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5 at C.

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.