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Social Work

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Central to social work is the concept of social justice and as social justice is at the heart of the social work programme at the University of Dundee.

Over the time of your course at the University of Dundee you will develop a wide range of skills, values, and knowledge framed from a social justice perspective, that will help you to understand and address the social challenges faced by vulnerable people.

Social work offers you a fascinating and rewarding career. You'll gain valuable insight and experience of the social work role through a combination of learning opportunities on campus and in practice.

Practice learning opportunities are central to your course and we offer such opportunities in a range of settings, working with a variety of people with diverse needs. We have links with many agencies, and work in partnership to offer you practice learning opportunities with local authorities, and in private and voluntary settings.

Through reflective and professional practice, you'll learn about:

the community context of social work
the theory of contemporary practice
the legal and policy context
understanding human development
values and ethical issues
models of social work intervention

Through the active involvement of our Carer and User Group, we draw on the expertise of carers and those who use social work services. Their knowledge and experience inform many aspects of the course and will help you gain a greater understanding of their needs.

You will also have inter-professional learning opportunities, by studying alongside students on other courses such as teacher education, community education, and nursing.

Modules

Course Modules

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/social-work/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Assessment method

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/social-work/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Scottish Social Services Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L500
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC-AB

including GCSE English and Mathematics at 4/C

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish HNC
Pass

An HNC with B in the Graded Unit with Literacy and Maths/numeracy subjects such as Higher English at C and Nat 5 maths at C grades or recognised equivalences

Scottish HND
Pass

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Unit and National 5 Maths at C

Scottish Higher
ABB-BBBC

plus Literacy subject at Higher level and Mathematics/Numeracy Nat 5 at C

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 15 Pass: 15

A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma with 15 points in Distinction, 15 points in Merit and 15 points in Pass.. Plus GCSE Literacy subject at GCSE C/4 and GCSE Mathematics at C/4

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level to include Standard Level Mathematics and English at grade 4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2H3H3-H3H3H3H4

including Literate subject at H3 Level and Ordinary Level Mathematics grade O4

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/social-work

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level CCD

including GCSE English and Mathematics at 4/C

Scottish Higher BBB-BBCC

plus Literacy subject at Higher level and Mathematics/Numeracy Nat 5 at C

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 26

28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level to include Standard Level Mathematics and English at grade 4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C

Additional entry requirements

Audition
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check

English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements

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.

Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.

Learn more on the University of Dundee website

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.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

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

Tuition fees for 2027/8 are yet to be confirmed.

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