Overview

The higher exit option Social Work course offered at the Robert Gordon University is an academic award based on research rather than a professional award, and offers a methodological underpinning for those seeking to move into research or training in social work.

Alternatively, as a PgDip graduate you will be capable of gaining employment in areas where a professional qualification in social work is required, including field work, group care, community care and hospital settings in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Job Prospects

As a graduate of this course you will be capable of gaining employment in areas where a professional qualification in social work is required, including field work, group care, community care and hospital settings in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development, Behaviour and Interpersonal Processes

Social Work Practice, Sociology and Social Policy

Social Work Theory, Professional Ethics and Research Methods

Readiness For Practice

Assessed Practice and Analysis

Community Care and Vulnerable User Groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 183 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold the equivalent of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Applicants with a lower degree classification and relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis
Scottish National Grade 5 or GCSE in Maths grade B or equivalent required. Applicants that do not have this will be offered the University’s numeracy test
Applicants are also required to show evidence of computer literacy for the European Computer Driving Licence. Whilst this is mandatory, this is not a requirement prior to the course starting, rather it is something that we measure throughout the course as students have to access teaching online, submit assignments online and also work with IT systems whilst out on placement.
Applicants from the UK and EU must submit their application via UCAS. International Applicants may submit their application via UCAS or direct to the University.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16910 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16910 GBP per year during 27 months.
National

5590 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5590 GBP per year during 27 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6630 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 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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Available Scholarships

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