BA (Hons) Social Work
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
At Robert Gordon University, this BA (Hons) Social Work course will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills to practice as a qualified Social Worker. We're the largest provider of social work education in Scotland and have a strong reputation for providing high-quality teaching resulting in highly employable graduates.
Key highlights
- Develops the knowledge, values and skills to practise as a qualified social worker
- Delivered by Scotland's largest provider of social work education
- Strong reputation for high-quality teaching producing highly employable graduates
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBCC — Standard Entry Requirements SQA Higher: BBCC.
- A-level: CCC — GCE A Level: CCC.
- Scottish Highers: BCC/CCCC — to include to include Maths, Numeracy or equivalent and English at National 5 C or above; minimum (widening access) offer
- HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; will be considered for Year 2 entry; from a formal partner college will also be considered for Year 2 entry
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Children and Families Social Worker
- Adult Services Social Worker
- Mental Health Officer
- Criminal Justice Social Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,940
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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