Social Work MSc at University of Dundee

This professional MSc in Social Work is accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council and qualifies graduates to register and practise as social workers in Scotland. It is open to graduates from all disciplines, with around half of the time spent on practice placements arranged with statutory and voluntary partners.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 22 months (full-time)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include Social Work in a Changing Scotland, Professional Judgement in Social Work and Professional Social Work Practice; year two covers Transition to Qualified Practice, Research for Social Work Practice and the Social Work Masters Dissertation. Academic Writing Skills for Social Work is also a core module.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply to the SSSC for registration as a qualified social worker and work in statutory, voluntary and private sectors, including children and families, adults with mental health, substance use, disability or age-related needs, criminal justice, healthcare, work with asylum seekers and refugees, and advocacy. The qualification also opens roles in social policy and community development.

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