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Social Work
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 08/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course summary
The role of the social worker is vital to the local community and society in general. Working with people of all ages who may be socially excluded, vulnerable or undergoing some level of crisis, your role will be to guide, support and enable the service user to eventually support themselves as much as possible.
This full-time degree will provide you with the underpinning knowledge, values and skills required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to practise as a qualified social worker. You will be prepared for practice in all areas of social work, including child care, child protection, criminal justice and community care, and in a range of settings, including community, residential and group care.
This long-established course has an enviable reputation for the high quality of its teaching and support, as well as the high level of employment achieved by its graduates.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L500
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
A relevant HND will be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants with an HNC from a formal partner college will also be considered for Year 2 entry.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
CCCApplicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at GCSE level grade 5 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMMApplicants will be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 credits P: 15 creditsPass 60 credits to include at least 45 credits at Level 3 grade merit.
Applicants will be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
Scottish Higher
BBCCApplicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at National 5 grade C or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 pointsApplicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at Standard Level grade 4 or above.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at grade O3 or above.
Scottish HNC
PassIn a relevant subject
Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
Scottish HND
PassIn a relevant subject
Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
HNC (BTEC)
PIn a relevant subject
Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
HND (BTEC)
PIn a relevant subject
Applicants will also be expected to have Maths, Numeracy or Equivalent
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
PassMay be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
T Level
Pass (C and above)Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at GCSE level grade 5 or above.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCCC
BCC/CCCC to include Maths, Numeracy or equivalent at National 5 C or above.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) of 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each element, or an equivalent.
Further Information on English language requirements https://www.rgu.ac.uk/english
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £18300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £7220 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7220 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7220 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7220 | Year 1 |
| International | £18300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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