Overview

In the Social Work (Hons) programme from the University of Dundee you will develop a wide range of skills, values, and knowledge framed from a social justice perspective, to understand and address the social challenges faced by vulnerable people.

Social work offers you a fascinating and rewarding career. You'll gain valuable insight and experience of the social work role through a combination of learning opportunities on campus and in practice.

Practice learning opportunities take place in a range of settings, working with a variety of people with diverse needs. We have links with many agencies, and work in partnership to offer you practice learning opportunities with local authorities, and in private and voluntary settings.

Through reflective and professional practice, you'll learn about:

the community context of social work

the theory of contemporary practice

the legal and policy context

understanding human development

values and ethical issues

models of social work intervention

Careers an opportunities

After you graduate you will be eligible for full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). This allows you to work as a professionally qualified social worker.

Social workers are employed in a wide range of community and group care settings. This allows them to provide services for most social groups. With this in mind, there is scope to pursue a career in line with your particular interests.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and is recognised by all the UK social work registering bodies.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Working Together

Values: Self, Society and the Professions

The Formation of Social Work

Power, Politics and Practice

Relationship Building Skills

Reflective and Ethical Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 192 other Bachelors in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Advanced Diploma: Grade C
BTEC: A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DMM
GCE-A Level: AB or CCC
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 29 points
Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with CC
SQA Higher/Advanced Higher:
Standard: BBBC (or ABB if you have three Highers)
Widening access: BBCC (or BBB if you have three Highers)
SQA Higher National: An HNC with B in the Graded Unit

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Relevant subjects with ABB grades

Welsh Baccalaureate: Pass with CC at A-Level

ILC (Irish Leaving Certificate): H2H3H3 OR H3H3H3H4 at Higher Level

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23150 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland � 9,790

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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