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Overview
Social Work degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland offers a challenging and stimulating range of learning opportunities that will equip you with the key attributes necessary to work effectively in an increasingly globalised and pluralistic working environment.
Our MSc in Social Work builds upon a long tradition of providing social work education dating back over 40 years. Social work education at UWS has a reputation second to none for promoting excellence in practice.
Careers
UWS graduates enjoy excellent reputations with employers, working in:
- local authority social services
- voluntary or independent sectors
- health
- education
Careers can involve working directly with children, families, individuals in community care or in the criminal justice system.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Work Theory: Application in Practice
- Assessed Practice
- Applied Law for Social Work Practice
- Social Work Values, Ethics&Theory in Practice
- Learning & Applying Lessons from Svc Failures
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 244 other Masters in Social Work in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants will normally have an existing Honours degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant social science discipline.
- In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet this criteria based; but this will be based on experience and individual merit.
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 24 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Living costs for Paisley
700 - 1400 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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