Social work degrees in Scotland

There are 11 social work courses at 9 universities and colleges in Scotland. The median student satisfaction score is 86%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 144 UCAS points. 90% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £40,000.

Courses11
Median satisfaction86%
In work or study90%
Median salary£40,000
BA (Hons) Social Work Glasgow Caledonian University 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
98%
Median salary
£42,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£40,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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BA (Hons) Social Work Robert Gordon University 4 years · Full-time · Garthdee Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£40,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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Entrants’ UCAS points
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Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£40,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.Distance learning
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BA (Hons) Social Work University of Dundee 4 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£39,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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BSc (Hons) Social Work University of Edinburgh 4 years · Full-time · Central
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
82%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£32,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
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BA (Hons) Social Work University of Stirling 4 years · Full-time · University of Stirling - Stirling Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
76%
In work or study
89%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.Optional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Social Work University of Strathclyde 4 years · Full-time · John Anderson Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
76%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.Optional year abroad
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