Course contact details
Enquiries
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
Admissions Office
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
Fax: 0141 331 8676
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)
- MSc (PG)
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Our MSc Social Work is an integrated two-year, full-time programme which provides graduates with the opportunity to qualify as a registered social worker as well as gain a Masters degree. The programme is accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and all students must be registered with the SSSC.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Scottish Social Services Council
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- L508
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
UK Honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in an area of social science and substantial relevant practice experience. Plus National 5 Mathematics at grade C, or equivalent.
Other qualifications may be considered. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the SSSC as a student social worker. Registration is dependent on an Enhanced Disclosure check conducted by Disclosure Scotland.
A level Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma Not accepted
Scottish Higher Not accepted
UK Honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in an area of social science and substantial relevant practice experience.
Other qualifications may be considered. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the SSSC as a student social worker. Registration is dependent on an Enhanced Disclosure check conducted by Disclosure Scotland.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
- Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-social-work-glasgow2
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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