MSc Social Work

University of the West of Scotland

MSc Social Work

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 24 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 60
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 14,500

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-02-09
2023-08-19

Program Description

Qualify as a social worker through this professionally accredited two-year MSc programme by developing the practical skills and knowledge you need to play a crucial role in improving people’s lives.The programme offers a challenging and stimulating range of learning opportunities that will equip graduates with the key attributes necessary to work effectively in an increasingly globalised and pluralistic working environment.Under the supervision of a practice teacher you will undertake 85 days of practice placement in year one and 115 days in year 2 of the programme. In year one you will also complete three taught modules. To complete the MSc you will undertake a dissertation.

Practical Focus

Importantly, as part of this degree, you will undertake 85 days of practice placement in each of the two years of the programme, under the supervision of a qualified practice teacher. You will also complete modules in social work theory as well as applied law. Finally, to complete the MSc you will undertake a research/practice-based dissertation.

Careers

UWS graduates enjoy excellent reputations with employers, working in local authority social services; the voluntary or independent sectors; and in health or education. Careers also involve children and families, community care or criminal justice.

Other Requirements

  • Require an existing Honours degree at 60% or above in a relevant social science discipline. 
  • In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet this criteria based; but this will be based on experience and individual merit. 
  • In addition, you are strongly advised to provide information about modules studied at Undergraduate level in your application. 
  • You are particularly encouraged to apply if you have more than 6 months experience of working in the social care sector. 
  • You must demonstrate that you have an understanding of the social work role and that you have the potential to become a social worker. 
  • All applicants will be interviewed before being offered a place on this MSc.
  • 70% in Class XII English and the certificate should be not be more than 8 years old at the time of making the application.No MOI letter would be accepted henceforth.However, please note that students will require an IELTS or equivalent, if applying from the following School Education Boards: 1. Punjab Board,2. Haryana Board,3. Uttar Pradesh (UP) Board or4. Jammu & Kashmir (J & K) Board.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.