Social Work postgraduate degrees in Scotland

8 universities offer 21 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate social work degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Dundee

2 social-work courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 14th
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Social Work MSc
clock icon 22 months full time
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  • Academic Writing Skills for Social Work
  • Caring within Integrated Services
  • SW50010 Policy Development
  • SW50013 Professional Practice
  • SW50015 Enhanced Professional Practice
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Robert Gordon University

3 social-work courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 45th
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Great all round university with great balance of city and rurally located. Transport wise, its great within city. Although, it lacks proper parking for rurally located people (where public transport is not an option/viable option) as requires permit. To resolve this, a multistory carpark could be implemented or more bus links/shuttlebuses from locations outside of the city. The lack of public transport outside the city is a problem anyway, so may be worth considering relocating to city for duration of course. With regards to course, having already been a student previously, there are a lot more support systems in place to help aid students. Moreover, compared to other universities, the staff are more than happy to help. The small knit feel of the University and the city provides a homely lifestyle, easily and effortlessly. This is only furthered by the diversity of culture within the city and shire. The union is great, the staff are approachable and friendly. From initially becoming a student to my time here now, however, the union seems to be downsizing. I feel that this is an absolute shame as it provides an independent aspect to life as a student. It, in my opinion, has reduced the quality of student life as it miminises a student voice, independent of the university. That being said, there is a great range of mental health facilities in place now to enhance student lifestyle auch as free gym membership for students.

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Social Work PGCert / PGDip / MSc
clock icon 27 months full time
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Stage 1
  • Assessed Practice and Analysis 1
  • Development, Behaviour and Interpersonal Processes
  • Readiness For Practice
  • Social Work Practice, Sociology and Social Policy
  • Social Work Theory, Professional Ethics and Research Methods
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University of the West of Scotland

3 social-work courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 64th
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I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

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Social Work MSc
clock icon 2 years full time
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  • Applied Law for Social Work Practice
  • Assessed Practice 1
  • Assessed Practice 2
  • Social Work Theory: Application in Practice
  • MSc Social Work Dissertation
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

1 social-work courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 71th
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It's really great because the modules are interesting and the content is accessible. Teachers are supportive and societies are good. It could be improved by being more true to its environmentalist message considering its acceptance of Ai. Also on campus accomodation has some reoccurring issues with showers going cold due to the heating aspect of the showers being old.

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University of Strathclyde

3 social-work courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 19th
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The uni has an abundance of bathrooms but they need to be cleaned more often as many students seem yo leave them in a horrific state. The campus is in a prime location where you are never far from anyplace you may need to go, especially for those staying on campus. I think the gym should be open later at night as some people are in from 9-5 and by the time they are done and hava had dinner and caught up in work there isn’t enough time for them to also have the opportunity to use the facilities.

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MSW Social Work
clock icon 2 years full time
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  • Dissertation
  • Professional Practice 1
  • Professional Practice 2
  • Research Methods 1
  • Research Methods 2
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University of Stirling

2 social-work courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 81th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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MSc Social Work Studies
clock icon 28 months full time
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Year 1
  • Human Development in a Family Context(SWKPGDE)
  • Law and Policy for Social Work(SWKPGLP)
  • Practice Placement 1(SWKPGP1)
  • Theory and Practice(SWKPGTP)
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PhD Social Work
clock icon 3 years full time
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The University of Edinburgh

6 social-work courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 5th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Social Work, Master of MSW
clock icon 2 years full time
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Year 1
  • Doing Social Work Research
  • Professional Social Work Practice 1
  • Social Work in Communities
  • Social Work with Individuals and Families
  • Understanding Care and Control in Social Work
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Social Work PhD
clock icon 6 years part time
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Glasgow Caledonian University

1 social-work courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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The staff are great! They are always there for support and I never feel like I do not have someone to approach when struggling. Having a personal tutor is so beneficial as well, as you always have them to talk to whether it be about your studies, personal matters or career paths! I also love that it is all one campus so no need to run between building to building making it to classes as they all link in some way. The student wellbeing service is also a great support system in place, the counselling service is extremely helpful and an amazing thing to have built into the university.

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MSc Social Work
clock icon 2 years full time
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Year 1
  • 70 day Supervised Direct Practice Placement
  • Practicing Social Work Skills and Knowledge
  • Practising Social Work Law
  • Researching for Social Work.
  • Situating Social Work
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