Applied Professional Studies (Taught)

Our Masters in Applied Professional Studies is for those already qualified in social work or an allied health profession looking to develop their career. It allows you to draw on your own experience and develop knowledge, specific to your role. The course is part-time so you can fit studying in around your personal and professional commitments.

Choose a degree pathway suited to your career goals
On this Applied Professional Studies course, you can choose to work towards the core Masters degree or specialise in one of our pathways. The pathways let you build your expertise in your field.
Whether you choose to follow the core degree or a pathway, you can work towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters qualification. The pathways are:

• Child Welfare and Protection
  Aimed at experienced professionals already working in child protection related fields who want to enhance their career and practice. It's suitable for social workers, health workers, police officers and teachers.

• Management and Leadership in Social Services
  Recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) it’s an appropriate qualification for registered managers. It’s suitable for those working in health, social work, education, occupational therapy or housing.

• Adult Services, Support and Protection
  This pathway is suitable for anyone who works within adult social care services or public protection. It develops your theoretical, ethical and practical understanding of support and protection practice and wider service delivery.

Expand your professional network
The Applied Professional Studies Masters offers a unique opportunity to build and strengthen your professional network. Throughout the course you’ll connect with a wide range of organisations across Scotland.
We collaborate with most of the local authorities in Scotland, several NHS health boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships. We also work with other third sector and public sector partners, giving you direct access to a diverse professional community.

Learn from leading experts
You’ll study under the guidance of an established and trusted teaching team. Our academic staff are distinguished authorities in their respective fields. They bring a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the highest standards of teaching and research.
Many are qualified practitioners with extensive professional backgrounds. Wherever you aspire to take your career, they will provide the guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.

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

• Scottish Social Services Council