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Tuition GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Paisley, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Work at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Paisley, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:

    • 10-week pre-sessional - entry criteria UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no element below 4.5.
    • 5-week pre-sessional - entry criteria UKVI IELTS 5.5 with no element below 5.5.
    • English Language for University Study - entry criteria UKVI IELTS with an overall score of 4.0, plus a score of 4.0 in all sub-tests (10-month course), or an overall score of 4.5, plus no score below 4.0 in all sub-tests (7-month course).

Find out more about our English language Courses.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

An Honours degree in a social science discipline (2:1 or above normally). Applications will be considered from applicants who have extensive practice experience and an honours degree in a social science discipline not less than 2:2 who can demonstrate that they are able to study at the requisite level.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of the West of Scotland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of the West of Scotland

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley, United Kingdom

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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