Social Work (Hons) Robert Gordon University

Overview

The Social Work (Hons) at Robert Gordon University provides students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical experience required to excel as a qualified social worker. This degree focuses on supporting vulnerable individuals and communities, ensuring graduates are equipped to manage complex social crises and promote independence. By combining academic rigour with professional training, the university maintains a strong reputation for producing highly employable practitioners.

Students benefit from significant contact time with specialist lecturers who bring current industry experience into the classroom. The curriculum is designed to be reflective and applied, encouraging learners to develop their own professional identity.

Why Social Work (Hons) at Robert Gordon University?

• Ranked 1st in Scotland for both student experience and teaching quality in Social Work according to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
• Joint 1st in Scotland for Student Satisfaction in Social Work in the Complete University Guide 2026.
• The university is the largest provider of social work education in Scotland, offering extensive links to the statutory and third sectors.
• Access to specialist facilities, including a Moot Court, which provides a realistic environment for experiencing legal proceedings relevant to social work.
• Strong emphasis on practical learning with three distinct placements integrated into the four-year curriculum.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18300 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Law
• Social Work
• Research
• Interdisciplinary Practice
• Dissertation

Careers with Social Work (Hons)

Graduates of this programme are in high demand across the United Kingdom and internationally, with many securing employment before graduation. Successful completion of the degree confers eligibility to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and other UK social care councils, allowing for immediate entry into professional practice.

Career opportunities span various settings within the statutory and third sectors. Graduates often find roles in justice social work, both in fieldwork and prison-based environments, or specialise in children and families services, including child protection. Other common career paths include positions in mental health services, substance use support, and care management.

The international focus of the curriculum also opens doors for employment in a range of European countries, as well as the USA and Australia. With a high percentage of graduates entering work or further study shortly after finishing, the programme provides a robust foundation for a long-term career in social care and public service.