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Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

Course details
  • MSc (PG)
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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
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:
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

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff

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.

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

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

LocationFeeYear
England£7300Year 1
Northern Ireland£7300Year 1
Scotland£7300Year 1
Wales£7300Year 1
Channel Islands£7300Year 1
Republic of Ireland£7300Year 1
EU£16200Year 1
International£16200Year 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

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees and https://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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