Social Work BA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A four-year BA preparing students to enter the social work profession, with a social justice perspective and practice learning in local authority, private and voluntary settings. It is accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council and recognised by all UK social work registering bodies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students learn the community context of social work, contemporary practice theory, the legal and policy context, human development, values and ethics, and models of intervention, with input from a Carer and User Group and inter-professional learning with teacher education, community education and nursing students.

Career pathways

The degree leads to entry to the social work profession.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level CCC or AB with a literate subject plus GCSE Mathematics at C/4; BTEC relevant Extended Diploma MMM with a literate subject plus GCSE Mathematics at C/4; Scottish Highers BBBC (ABB with three Highers), widening access BBCC (BBB with three Highers), with a literate subject at Higher plus National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at C; HNC with B in the Graded Unit, a literate subject at Higher and National 5 Mathematics at C (or accepted SCQF Level 5 maths or numeracy qualification). International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.0 (writing, listening, reading and speaking 6.5 each).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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