Social Work
Glasgow Caledonian UniversitySocial Work BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Glasgow Caledonian University, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 90% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.
A-Level Entry
BBC
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
89.79%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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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
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ