Highlights
Tuition fee
19750 GBP / year
7650 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
19750 GBP / year
7650 GBP / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Campus location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Campus location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Social Work MSW course from Edinburgh Napier University is designed for graduates who wish to qualify as a social worker, and pursue their passion for improving people’s lives, by studying social work policy, practice and research within a two-year time frame

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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.

Key facts

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.

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

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
PTE Academic
60
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
PTE Academic
60
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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    19750 GBP / year
    ≈ 19750 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    7650 GBP / year
    ≈ 7650 GBP / year

Additional Details

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

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom
725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jun 2027
Norway Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Lawrence Ho Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
West Africa Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2500 GBP
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Harilela Scholarship

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
23 Apr 2027
North American Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
European Union Visiting Students Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Pakistan Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pakistan Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
South Asia Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Middle East and North Africa Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Mexico Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Turkiye Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
01 May 2027
GREAT Nigeria Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Latin America Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Colombia Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
European Union Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Brazil Scholarship
Merit-based

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
1st Formations Business Scholarship

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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