Undergraduate

Social Work (Scotland)

UK University

Overview

This page covers Social Work (Scotland) across the departments we work with, including what each asks for and what it charges. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Social Work is assessed mainly through extended written work rather than examinations.

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Entry requirements

Careers opportunities

Only a Social Work England approved course leads to registration, and registration is what lets you practise. Demand is high across the country, caseloads are heavy, and the assessed and supported year in employment follows qualification.

Roles graduates go into

  • Social worker in children's or adult services
  • Mental health social worker
  • Safeguarding practitioner
  • Fostering and adoption social worker
  • Team manager in time
  • Independent reviewing officer

Where they work

  • Local authority children's and adult services
  • NHS mental health trusts
  • Charities and voluntary providers
  • Fostering and adoption agencies
  • Youth justice and probation
After the course

Registration with Social Work England, then the assessed and supported year in employment.

Fees and funding

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