Social Work (Graduate Entry)

University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate MSW Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

The MSW in Social Work is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree course.

Why study MSW Social Work at Strathclyde? The qualification is recognised throughout the UK and it’s expected that in due course it will meet the criteria for recognition in the EU and elsewhere overseas. The Masters in Social Work course is based on the Standards in Social Work Education (SiSWE) and is to be validated by social work's professional body in Scotland, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The degree provides a stimulating blend of university-based teaching and agency-based learning opportunities across both years.

Your Career Recent graduate job titles include: Criminal Justice Social Worker Mental Health Social Worker Prison Social Worker Social Worker

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Social Work - MSW
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies