Social Work MSc

University of the West of Scotland

Our two-year MSc Social Work is professionally accredited by the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and will enable you to qualify as a social worker. The course combines the development of critical knowledge and practical skills that are required to enable you to play a crucial role in improving people's lives. The degree offers a challenging and stimulating range of learning opportunities that will equip graduates with the key attributes necessary to work effectively in an increasingly globalised and pluralistic working environment. Under the supervision of a practice teacher you will undertake 85 days of practice placement in year one and 115 days in year 2 of the programme. In year one you will also complete three taught modules. To complete the MSc you will undertake a dissertation. It is a condition of entry to the programme that students are a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme run by Disclosure Scotland. You will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the University who cover the cost – any positive entries on your file may not preclude you from joining the programme, but it is important that you discuss this with the team in advance of accepting a place. The University retains the right to withdraw an offer if entries on a disclosure prevents you undertaking a mandatory placement and these have not been disclosed and discussed prior to the programme starting.