Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc

Course Overview - Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc

Progress to a career as a Social Worker or Researcher with local authorities or third-sector organisations. Apply existing skills in related disciplines to critical reflection, social work practice and research.

You can protect the most vulnerable members of our society and make a positive impact for social justice in the dynamic, challenging and rewarding field of social work. Through both academic and practice-based modules, our MSc course prepares you to effect real change through research-based practice.

You’ll earn both a master’s degree and the opportunity ...

Course Information

1 option available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

2 Years

Start Date

07/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

L508

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

UK Honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in an area of social science and substantial relevant practice experience. Plus National 5 Mathematics at grade C, or equivalent. Other qualifications may be considered. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the SSSC as a student social worker. Registration is dependent on an Enhanced Disclosure check conducted by Disclosure Scotland.

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

A level

Not Accepted

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £7,300
EU, International £16,200