Social Work

University of Strathclyde
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£35,000

About this course

- Social workers have a responsibility to promote the rights of powerless people, and protect the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

  • Benefit from a blend of university and agency-based opportunities.

  • Prepare for the challenging role of a social worker through the opportunity to interact with service users and their carers.

  • Complete three placements in social work and not-for-profit settings.

  • Study abroad in one of our partner institutions.

  • Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council.

  • Graduates from this course work in all levels of social work, including senior management positions, local authorities and in the independent sector.

    Ranked 2nd in Scotland for Social Work (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024).

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBB
    Scottish Higher AABB

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2461 Social workers
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    2464 Youth work professionals
    1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £35,000