Course Summary

Social workers make pivotal contributions to society by enabling children, adults and families to achieve their potential. This programme allows you to qualify as a social worker, eligible for professional registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and other UK Care Councils. Employment opportunities include working within local authorities in areas such as children and families, criminal justice, mental health and adult care, as well as the third and private sectors. The employment statistics for graduates from this programme are excellent. We employ a wide range of stimulating and engaging assessment methods, including video-work, written assignments, verbal presentations and simulations that enable students to develop the skills and knowledge they need for the professional social worker role.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Scottish Social Services Council

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L500

Institution code: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4

HNC Social Care/Social Services/Social Sciences/Child Care and Education 1st Year entry - HNC with Graded Unit B and Maths at SG2/Int2 C/Nat 5 C or SCQF level 5 or 6 Numeracy 2nd Year entry - HNC Social Services with Graded Unit A for with minimum of 12 credits plus completion of agreed curriculum material at College and College Placement, Satisfactory Academic Reference and Satisfactory Practice Reference and Maths at SG2/Int2 C/Nat 5 C or SCQF level 5 or 6 Numeracy

HNC Social Care/Social Services/Social Sciences/Child Care and Education graded units AB must have Maths at SG2/Int2 at C or National 5 or Application of Maths at C or Numeracy as part of HND. HND does not guarantee advanced entry

must include Higher English (Or Communication at SCQF level 6 – module F428) or other literacy subject including History or Modern Studies plus Maths at SG2/Int2 at C/National 5 at C or National 5 Application of Mathematics at C

Access to Humanities/Social Work/Social Sciences

must have Maths and English at SL

in Care or Social Care plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4

to include English plus Ordinary Maths at least at O2

Accredited university Access qualification • SWAP Access to Humanities/Social Work/Social Sciences with ABB overall • Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College: Access to Arts and Social Sciences Pass overall with Pass grade 2 in Classics and Psychology

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include English other other literacy subject including History or Modern Studies PLUS National 5 Maths at C.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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