Subject

Social Work courses

Our courses offer on campus and practical learning opportunities. You will engage with carers and social work service users by participating in our Carer and User Group

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Undergraduate courses

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Course

Social Work BA (Hons)

Build your confidence and obtain the knowledge and experience to enter the social work profession

Undergraduate Full time 4 years

Postgraduate courses

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Course

Global & Local Social Work MSc

Develop advanced critical, analytical, and research skills in any aspect of social work, with a course that can be tailored to your interests

Postgraduate Full time 12 months (full time)

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Course

Social Work MSc

Focuses on social work knowledge, skills and values. This course allows those who complete it to register and practise as a qualified social worker in Scotland

Postgraduate Full time 22 months (full time)

Research degrees

Developing your research skills with a MSc by research or PhD in social work.

Education, social work, and community education research degrees

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