BA (Hons) Social Work at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

At Robert Gordon University, this BA (Hons) Social Work course will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills to practice as a qualified Social Worker. We're the largest provider of social work education in Scotland and have a strong reputation for providing high-quality teaching resulting in highly employable graduates. As a Social Worker you will work with people of all ages who may be socially excluded, vulnerable or undergoing some level of crisis.

Faculty: School of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study the foundations of social work and will engage in sociology and psychology modules to look at internal and external factors impacting on the lives of service users. You will be encouraged to start using research to support academic writing, and will also be introduced to law. You’ll build upon what you learn in year 1 before you commence your first placement.

Career pathways

Graduates find employment across the social work sector. Our students have been in great demand throughout the UK, and 95% are in work or study six months after finishing the course (Unistats, 2018).

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Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: BBCC. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at National 5 at grade C or above. GCE A Level: CCC. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at GCSE level at grade 5/C or above. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at grade O3 or above. IB Diploma: 26. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at Standard Level grade 4 or above. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BCC/CCCC to include Maths, Numeracy or equivalent and English at National 5 C or above. Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HND will be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants with an HNC from a formal partner college will also be considered for Year 2 entry. DegreeLink Recruitment process You are encouraged to attend Open Days, Discovery Days and course specific events in order to further your understanding of course expectations and provisions and to meet with course staff. Applications will be reviewed by the course team to ensure that both University and SSSC entry requirements are met. UCAS code: L500.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-social-work#apply

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