Practise-focused teaching
Our MSc Social Work combines critical knowledge with practical skills to prepare you for a rewarding career in social work.
You’ll develop your understanding of social work practice, theory, ethics, law and research, while gaining substantial experience through practice placements.
The programme is professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and will enable you to qualify as a social worker.
Social Work Course
We offer the following postgraduate programme in Social Work:
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Practical learning
Practical learning is a key feature of the MSc Social Work.
Under the supervision of a practice teacher, you’ll undertake 75 days of practice placement in year one and 105 days in year two. Placement settings may include local authority social services, voluntary and independent organisations, health and education settings, children and families services, community care and criminal justice.
Placement settings are subject to availability.
Learning from lived experience
The UWS Lived Experience Panel supports Social Work students throughout their studies and helps ensure that students understand the expectations and experiences of people who use social work services.
Career Opportunities
Social Work graduates can go on to work across a range of settings, including local authority social services, the voluntary and independent sectors, health and education.
Career opportunities can also include working with children and families, community care and criminal justice.
Professional recognition
The MSc Social Work is professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Successful completion of the programme enables you to qualify as a social worker, subject to meeting the relevant registration requirements.
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