PgCert / PgDip / MSc Social Work
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Social Work course at Robert Gordon University focuses on the values, skills and competencies required for the practice of social work to the qualifying level set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). It will give you the ability to positively impact society and improve the lives of individuals in an important profession.
Key highlights
- Qualifies you to practise social work at the SSSC qualifying level
- Develops the values, skills and competencies required for social work practice
- Includes practice placements working with IT systems in social work settings
- Exit awards available at PgCert and PgDip as well as MSc
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant discipline
- GCSE: B — to include Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — All offers are subject to satisfactory Health Clearance, Disclosure and Barring Service/Criminal Conviction Check, and completion of our selection process.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000
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: £5,960 (Scotland), £7,080 (rest of UK) | International: £18,030
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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