BA (Hons) Social Work at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Four-year BA (Hons) validated by the Scottish Social Services Council and aligned to the Standards in Social Work Education, giving a recognised professional award in social work. The programme blends university teaching with agency-based practice learning, with study abroad links to New York University.

Department: Social Work | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Psychology for Social Work, Understanding Social Science & Social Research, and Poverty, Disadvantage and Discrimination; Year 2 covers Law for Social Work Practice and Social Work Processes & Practices; Year 3 includes Practice Learning 1, Social Work Approaches and Methods and Social Work in a Global Context; Year 4 includes Practice Learning 2, Preparing for Professional Practice and an Honours Dissertation.

Career pathways

Qualified social workers are in demand, especially in children and family services. Graduates work at all levels of social work including senior management, in local authorities and in the independent sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard entry AABB (generally from S6, including English or a social science from the preferred list at B, National 5 Maths/Applications of Mathematics at C and an English qualification at minimum SCQF level 5); minimum entry ABBB on the same basis. A-levels ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language or Literature 6/B and GCSE Maths 6/B). IB 32-30. HNC/HND: applicants need maths/numeracy and English at minimum SCQF 5; Year 1 entry with a relevant HNC (e.g. Social Services, Social Sciences, Health & Social Care) with an A in the Graded Unit and relevant social care experience; Year 2 entry with a relevant HNC/HND plus at least six months' relevant work experience. Irish Leaving Certificate: two H2 and three H3 passes including English. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall. Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme is required. Selection is based on application form, personal statement and references. Deferred entry not normally accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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