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.
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. It means you can work across a range of social work roles in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors, and also in a range of allied professions.
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.
The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.
| What’s the difference between the one or two terms? | |
| One Term | Two Terms |
| 3 months of study | Six months of study |
| Additional academic English and subject-related support | |
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You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2023-24) | Tuition Fees (2024-2025) |
| International Stage One (IS1) | From £12,995 | From £13,195 |
| International Stage Two (IS2) | From £19,995.00 | From £20,195 |
| Pre-Master’s (PM) | From £10,995.00 | From £11,995.00 |
| Please note: There is an additional £200 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Dundee University. | ||
Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.
These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.
For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.
Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.
Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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