BA (Hons) Social Work at University of the West of Scotland

Entry requirements

We would welcome candidates who share a commitment to social justice and have the necessary personal qualities to flourish in such a challenging yet rewarding profession. Candidates need to be eligible to register with the Scottish Services Council (SSSC) as a social work student and be IT competent. It would be advantageous for candidates to have some voluntary or paid experience in a social work/care setting such as a charity or voluntary organisation working with people, prior to applying. Entry remains a competitive process. We will prioritise applicants who are able to demonstrate the following qualities in their application: Clear motivation to study social work at UWS; Preparation for academic study; Understanding of the role of social work; Caring and compassionate attributes; Additional Information; An offer of a place on the BA (Hons) Social Work is made on the basis of: your application; you possessing current membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme (which includes a criminal records check by Disclosure Scotland); Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points), plus English and Maths at SQA National 5 or Int 2 (Grades C, or equivalent) (NB: SQA Standard Grade English and Maths considered only if at Grades 1 or 2); Minimum entry Requirements: CCCC (84 UCAS Tariff points), plus English and Maths at SQA National 5 or Int 2 (Grades C, or equivalent) (NB: SQA Standard Grade English and Maths considered only if at Grades 1 or 2); A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points), plus GCSE English and Maths at Grades C - 4/5; T Level: Full T Level with Grade Merit (120 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H1 H2 H2 H2, plus Ordinary Level English and Maths; International Baccalaureate: 27 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Humanities; Access to Social Work; Access to Social Sciences; All with Grades ABB; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Additional Support Needs: Managing & Supporting the Services; Childhood Practice; Counselling; Early Education & Childcare; Health Care; Social Care; Social Sciences; Social Services; Social Studies; Working with Communities; All with Grade B in Graded Units, plus SQA National 5 English and Maths at Grade C, or equivalent. SQA HNC (Next Gen): Social Sciences; With Grade Achieved, plus SQA National 5 English and Maths at Grade C, or equivalent. Year 2 (Dumfries only): SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC*: Social Sciences; Social Care; Social Services; Social Studies; All HNCs require an A in the Graded Unit. English language: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 7.0. UCAS code L500.