Home Postgraduate Social Work MSc Entry requirements for Social Work MSc School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Apply through Clearing Right arrow for September 2024 Date of entrySeptember 2024 Scroll left Section menu Chevron pointing down Overview Entry requirements Fees and funding Teaching and assessment How to apply Careers See more Scroll right Find the right entry requirements Select where you are from and what you are currently studying I am from: Afghanistan Algeria Angola Australia Bangladesh Belgium Canada China Cuba Egypt Ethiopia France Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong, SAR of China India Indonesia Iran Iraq Italy Ivory Coast Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Malawi Malaysia Mexico Nigeria Norway Occupied Palestinian Territories Pakistan Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Spain Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Vietnam I am studying: UK undergraduate degree Entry requirements UK undergraduate degree A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree You also will need: Mathematics at National 5 Grade C, GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent Your personal statement is an important part of your application. It is important that you put time and thought into your personal statement and that you present it in a professional manner. You need to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social work and your motivation to train as a social worker. You should show that you have an understanding of working with people and of the skills, and values that are pertinent to the role of a social worker. Relevant work experience (paid and/or voluntary work included) is not required but could strengthen your application. Other voluntary or work experience can be considered if you are able to demonstrate an ability to transfer your learning and experience and to manage complex relationships in personal or work contexts. You should demonstrate this in your personal statement. There is extremely high demand for places on this course. We have five application rounds which recognise different countries/regions complete and submit their applications at different times of the year. This process aims to ensure fairness and equity to applicants from all geographic regions English language requirements You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of certain countries. IELTS Academic Overall 7.0 Writing 6.5 Listening 6.5 Reading 6.5 Speaking 6.5 Other English language qualifications We also accept other English language qualifications. Choose from the list of English language tests for your country below. English language qualification: Pearsons (PTE Academic UKVI) TOEFL iBT Trinity ISE Overall 76 Writing 76 Listening 76 Reading 76 Speaking 76 Further information on English language qualifications Don’t meet the English language requirements? Pre-sessional English for international students If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses. Learn more about our pre-sessional English courses. International College Dundee If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.Learn more about our International College Dundee options. Contact our enquiry team If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact us Use our online form Previous Overview Next Fees and funding