Overview

The Social Work MSW course from Edinburgh Napier University will prepare you with the knowledge, self-awareness, and experience you need to thrive in the field of social work. You will enter the workplace as a confident, competent and autonomous social worker, equipped to lead the delivery of personalised and responsive services, which place individuals and families at the centre of their care and support.

About the programme

The programme aims to develop your interest in, and knowledge and understanding of social work to enable you to:

1. Meet the registration requirements of the SSSC as a qualified social worker.

2. Uphold and promote the rights, values and autonomy of people receiving services and/or carers.

3. Become a critically reflexive practitioner who can lead change in the local, national and global health and social care environment.

4. Learn with and from people receiving services, carers, and other health and social care professionals.

5. Develop skills in appraisal, evaluation, and synthesis of evidence to justify social work interventions and decision making.

At Edinburgh Napier University we aim to be recognised as a university that is professional, ambitious, innovative and inclusive, and to create an environment in which you feel confident, challenged and supported, and proud to be a student here.

Typical entry point to this course is in January. Please enquire for more information.

Career opportunities:

A degree in Social Work equips you with advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise to take on specialised roles within the social work profession. It also offers opportunities for leadership positions, specialised practice areas, and higher-level responsibilities within organisations dedicated to social welfare and community support.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Uncertainty and Complex Decision Making

Working with Individuals, Families and Communities

Safeguarding and Public protection

Legal, Policy and Ethical Frameworks

Social work Practice
Public protection in a changing and complex global context

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The next intake for this course is in January 2026 and applications will open in Spring 2025.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with honours at a minimum of 2.2 preferably in a Social Science related subject.

Literacy & Numeracy requirements

All students are required to register as a Social Work student with the Scottish Social Services Council on joining the programme.

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to, and knowledge of, Social Work. A personal statement will be required alongside the application form evidencing experience in a social care /social work setting. This work can be on a voluntary or paid basis.
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Tuition Fee

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International

19750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19750 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

7650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7650 GBP per year during 24 months.

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £7,650
Overseas and EU £19,750

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About the programme

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Edinburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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