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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
John Anderson Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Why this course?
Social workers have a responsibility to promote the rights of powerless people, protect the vulnerable and disadvantaged and address the causes and effects of offending behaviour.
Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council and closely aligned to the Standards in Social Work Education, the degree will give you a recognised professional award in social work. It will also prepare you for the challenging role of being a social worker.
You will have the opportunity to study abroad, thanks to our well-established links with New York University.
Study with us
- benefit from a blend of university and agency-based opportunities
- prepare for the challenging role of a social worker through the opportunity to interact with service users and their carers
- complete three placements in social work and not-for-profit settings
- study abroad in one of our partner institutions
- validated by the Scottish Social Services Council
Careers
Qualified social workers are in demand in a number of areas, especially children and family services. They are now among the best paid public sector workers.
Graduates from this course work in all levels of social work, including senior management positions, local authorities and in the independent sector.
Many graduates remain in contact with the University after securing employment, some acting as placement mentors for future students.
Tuition fees
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