Overview

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This Social Work course at University of Dundee looks at this profession, and deals with questions of welfare, social justice, human rights and respect for diversity.

The discipline is underpinned by theories from the social sciences and humanities.

This course is professionally accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council, which will allow you to register and practise as a social worker in Scotland upon completion of the course.

Social work is a profession dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities overcome challenges, while improving their well-being through various interventions and support services

Career opportunities:

After registering you can end up working in a range of areas including:

children and families
adults with a range of difficulties such as:
- mental health
- problematic substance use
- physical or learning disability
- old age
criminal justice
healthcare settings
work with asylum seekers and refugees
advocacy

Social workers can work in a variety of settings. These include local authority or voluntary agencies, and residential or community. You might move across these settings at different points in your career.

This also opens opportunities in areas such as social policy and community development. These areas would be open to you in both Scotland and internationally.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Decision Making
Caring with Integrated Services
Professional Practice
Policy Development
Leading for Change in Organisations
Enhanced Professional Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-06 00:00:00 , International

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The University does not enforce a single hard national student application deadline for postgraduate courses, instead reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree

You also will need: Mathematics at National 5 Grade C, GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent

Your personal statement is an important part of your application. It is important that you put time and thought into your personal statement and that you present it in a professional manner.
Relevant work experience (paid and/or voluntary work included) is not required but could strengthen your application. Other voluntary or work experience can be considered if you are able to demonstrate an ability to transfer your learning and experience and to manage complex relationships in personal or work contexts. You should demonstrate this in your personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19900 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7950 GBP / year

≈ 7950 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland - £7,950

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 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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Key information

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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