Social Work

Learn how to support individuals, families, and communities, while working towards the professional accreditation required for a career in social work

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Key Facts

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Degree

MSc Social Work

Degree Duration

1 Term pathway + 2 years degree

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Start Dates

April | June

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Overview Why Study Discover University

Degree Overview

This postgraduate qualification combines theory and practice to provide you with the professional accreditation needed for a career in social work or a related profession.

Aimed at graduates from all disciplines, it reflects the multi-disciplinary, professional context of 21st century social work.

The course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice that underpins professional social work as a profession. Over the course of your studies you will split your time between learning on campus and learning in practice placements.

A key aspect of the course is how we engage and involve people who have experience of using services and social work professionals in our teaching.

We emphasise research-based practice and our teaching team includes leading researchers in a broad range of areas, including health and social care integration, disability, criminal justice, and child protection. Their expertise informs every aspect of our teaching.

We will help you develop a strong professional identity, enabling you to function competently and confidently in multi-disciplinary settings, and to strive for social justice.

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

When you graduate you will have a professional social work qualification. This will allow you to apply to the SSSC to be registered as a newly Qualified Social Worker and to start applying for employment as a social worker.

Upon graduating from this course you will be fully equipped to work as an accountable, autonomous professional in partnership with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities.

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.

University of Dundee

Ranked in The Guardian's Top 20 UK Universities in 2021, the University of Dundee prides itself on three things: Impactful research, an excellent student experience and a community campus in the city.

Situated beside the majestic River Tay, Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city. It also has the highest student ratios per head of population anywhere in the UK so there is an exciting and diverse range of nightlife, leisure activities and culture.

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