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Social workers are responsible for promoting the rights of powerless people, protecting the vulnerable and disadvantaged and addressing the causes and effects of offending behaviour.
Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council and closely aligned to the Standards in Social Work Education, the degree will give you a recognised professional award in social work. It will also prepare you for the challenging social worker role.
You'll have the opportunity to work/study abroad, thanks to our well-established links with the New York University, New York USA, and an exchange agreement with the University of Malta.
A Levels
ABB-BBB
(GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 6/B)
International Baccalaureate
32-30
HNC/HND
Year 1 entry: preferred relevant HNC subjects are Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Counselling, Healthcare Practice, Health & Social Care, Working with Communities and Law or Legal Services, A in Graded Unit and relevant social care experience.
Year 2 entry: relevant HNC/HND plus a minimum of six months of 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 Mathematics
an English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5 or equivalent
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Semester 1
Preparing for Lifelong Learning
Understanding Social Science & Social Research
Psychology for Social Work
Semester 2
Individuals, Communities & Society
Poverty, Disadvantage and Discrimination
Values, Ethics and Justice
Law for Social Work Practice
Social Work Organisation and Collaborative Practice
Social Work Processes & Practices
Observational Placement
Social Work in Diverse Contexts
Understanding Risk and Protection
Elective
Practice Learning 1: Organisational Context
Practice Learning 1: Social Work Practice
Social Work Approaches and Methods
Social Research for Social Work
Social Work in a Global Context
Practice Learning 2: Organisational Context
Practice Learning 2: Social Work Practice
Preparing for Professional Practice: Ready and Radical
Honours Dissertation
IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
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