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Social Work
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
Social workers have a responsibility to promote the rights of powerless people, protect the vulnerable and disadvantaged and address the causes and effects of offending behaviour.
Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council and closely aligned to the Standards in Social Work Education, the degree will give you a recognised professional award in social work. It will also prepare you for the challenging role of being a social worker.
You will have the opportunity to study abroad, thanks to our well-established links with New York University.
Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Social Work (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2025).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Scottish Social Services Council
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- L501
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB - BBB
GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 6/B
Scottish Higher - AABB
AABB (entry generally from S6 including English or a social science, from the preferred subject list below at B, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C and an English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5). Applicants will also be asked to submit a written response to a scenario and participate in an interview.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
Must include English. Two H2 passes and three H3 passes including English, Ordinary at grade B3/O3 or above (D2/H5 at Higher Level)
Scottish HNC - Pass
Preferred relevant HNC subjects are Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Counselling, Healthcare Practice, Health & Social Care, Working with Communities and Law or Legal Studies, A in Graded Unit and relevant social care experience.
Year 2 entry: relevant HNC/HND plus minimum six months relevant and challenging work experience is normally expected for Year 2 Direct Entry.
All applicants must hold:
a full Mathematics qualification at the minimum of SCQF Level 5 eg National 5/Intermediate 2 at C or, Credit Standard Grade in Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics
an English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5 or equivalent
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher
ABBB (entry generally from S6 including English or a social science from the preferred subject list below at B, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C and an English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5). Applicants will also be asked to submit a written response to a scenario and participate in an interview.
Preferred subjects:
- English
- Geography
- History
- Modern Studies
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
- Sociology
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
- Interview and/or Group Activity
- Other
- Completion of a Further Information Response. Registration with the SSSC.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Course contact details
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Email:hass-ug-selection@strath.ac.uk
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