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Social Work BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Work BA (Hons)
The role of the social worker is vital to the local community and society in general. Working with people of all ages who may be socially excluded, vulnerable or undergoing some level of crisis, your role will be to guide, support and enable the service user to eventually support themselves as much as possible.
This full-time degree will provide you with the underpinning knowledge, values and skills required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to practise as a qualified social worker. You will be prepared for practice in all areas of social work, including child...
The role of the social worker is vital to the local community and society in general. Working with people of all ages who may be socially excluded, vulnerable or undergoing some level of crisis, your role will be to guide, support and enable the service user to eventually support themselves as much as possible. <br/><br/>This full-time degree will provide you with the underpinning knowledge, values and skills required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to practise as a qualified social worker. You will be prepared for practice in all areas of social work, including child care, child protection, criminal justice and community care, and in a range of settings, including community, residential and group care.<br/><br/>This long-established course has an enviable reputation for the high quality of its teaching and support, as well as the high level of employment achieved by its graduates.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Aberdeen
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L500
Institution Code
R36
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C
Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at National 5 grade C or above.
Access to HE Diploma
M:45,P:15
Pass 60 credits to include at least 45 credits at Level 3 grade merit. Applicants will be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at Standard Level grade 4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Applicants will be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at grade O3 or above.
HNC (BTEC)
P
In a relevant subject Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
Scottish HNC
Pass
In a relevant subject Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
HND (BTEC)
P
In a relevant subject Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
Scottish HND
Pass
In a relevant subject Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
A level
C,C,C
Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at GCSE level grade 5 or above.
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at GCSE level grade 5 or above.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands | £7,220 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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