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Social Work

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C-A,B

plus GCSE mathematics at grade C / 4

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

29

29 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level to include Standard Level mathematics at grade 4

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

H2,H3,H3-H3,H3,H3,H4


Ordinary Level mathematics at grade O4

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

DMM

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DMM plus GCSE mathematics at grade C / 4

Scottish HNC

Pass

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and National 5 Maths at C

Scottish HND

Pass

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

Scottish Higher

B,B,B-B,B,B,C

plus National 5 Mathematics at C

UCAS Tariff

81-102

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Social work

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.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£21,900
per year
International
£21,900
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Dundee

Department:

School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

96%
Social work

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Social work

Teaching and learning

92%
Staff make the subject interesting
100%
Staff are good at explaining things
96%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
92%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

83%
Library resources
96%
IT resources
87%
Course specific equipment and facilities
75%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

98%
UK students
2%
International students
18%
Male students
82%
Female students
47%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
C

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Social work

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£30,000
high
Average annual salary
95%
med
Employed or in further education
86%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

56%
Welfare professionals
22%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
6%
Caring personal services

We're short of social workers - so if you want a degree that is in demand, then this could be the one for you! There's a shortage of social workers all over the UK, and graduates can specialise in specific fields such as mental health or children's social work. If you decide social work is not for you, then social work graduates also often go into management, education, youth and community work and even nursing. Starting salaries for this degree can reflect the high proportion of graduates who choose a social work career - social work graduates get paid, on average, more than graduates overall, but not all options pay as well as social work. This is also an unusual subject in that London isn't one of the more common places to find jobs - so if you want to get a job near to your home or your university this might be worth thinking about.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Social work

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£32k

£32k

£34k

£34k

£35k

£35k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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