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Social Work BA (Hons)
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Course Overview - Social Work BA (Hons)
Social workers make pivotal contributions to society by enabling children, adults and families to achieve their potential.
This programme allows you to qualify as a social worker, eligible for professional registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and other UK Care Councils.
Employment opportunities include working within local authorities in areas such as children and families, criminal justice, mental health and adult care, as well as the third and private sectors. The employment statistics for graduates from this programme are excellent.
Social workers make pivotal contributions to society by enabling children, adults and families to achieve their potential. <br/><br/>This programme allows you to qualify as a social worker, eligible for professional registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and other UK Care Councils.<br/><br/>Employment opportunities include working within local authorities in areas such as children and families, criminal justice, mental health and adult care, as well as the third and private sectors. The employment statistics for graduates from this programme are excellent.<br/><br/>We employ a wide range of stimulating and engaging assessment methods, including video-work, written assignments, verbal presentations and simulations that enable students to develop the skills and knowledge they need for the professional social worker role.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L500
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish HigherB,B,B,B must include Higher English or Essay based subject Access to HE DiplomaD:27,M:15,P:6 QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma: 60 credits overall of which 45 credits must be achieved at Level 3 from Graded Units in Access to Humanities/Social Work/Social Sciences courses International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 including English at HL 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM in Care or Social Care Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3 to include English/essay based subject Scottish HNCPass HNC Social Care/Social Services/Social Sciences/Child Care and Education 1st Year entry - HNC with Graded Unit C 2nd Year entry - HNC Social Services with Graded Unit B for with minimum of 15 credits plus completion of agreed curriculum material at College and College Placement, Satisfactory Academic Reference and Satisfactory Practice Reference Scottish HNDPass HND Social Care/Social Services/Social Sciences/Child Care and Education graded units BB. HND does not guarantee advanced entry Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. A levelB,B,C plus English at C/4 T LevelM Health and Science: Education and Childcare Health and Science: Health Health and Science: Health Science |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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