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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
- Social workers have a responsibility to promote the rights of powerless people, and protect the vulnerable and disadvantaged.- Benefit from a blend of university and agency-based opportunities.- Prepare for the challenging role of a social worker through the opportunity to interact with service users and their carers.- Complete three placements in social work and not-for-profit settings.- Study abroad in one of our partner institutions.- Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council.- Graduates from this course work in all levels of social work, including senior management positions, local authorities and in the independent sector.Ranked 2nd in Scotland for Social Work (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024).
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABB Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 6/B
English (or a social subject) B, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C and an English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5 or equivalent
Preferred relevant HNC subjects are Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Counselling, Healthcare Practice, Health & Social Care, Working with Communities and Law or Legal Studies, A in Graded Unit and relevant social care experience.Year 2 entry: relevant HNC/HND plus minimum six months relevant and challenging work experience is normally expected for Year 2 Direct Entry.All applicants must hold:a full Mathematics qualification at the minimum of SCQF Level 5 eg National 5/Intermediate 2 at C or, Credit Standard Grade in Mathematics/Applications of Mathematicsan English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5 or equivalent
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
The mentioned fee is for 2024-2025. There may be slight difference in 2025-2026.
£19,600 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is for 2024-2025. There may be slight difference in 2025-2026.
£19,600 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2024-2025. There may be slight difference in 2025-2026.
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