Social Work MSc
This postgraduate qualification combines theory and practice to provide you with the professional accreditation needed for a career in social work or a related profession.
Aimed at graduates from all disciplines, it reflects the multi-disciplinary, professional context of 21st century social work.
The course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice that underpins professional social work as a profession. Over the course of your studies you will split your time between learning on campus and learning in practice placements.
A key aspect of the course is how we engage and involve people who have experience of using services and social work professionals in our teaching.
We emphasise research-based practice and our teaching team includes leading researchers in a broad range of areas, including health and social care integration, disability, criminal justice, and child protection. Their expertise informs every aspect of our teaching.
We will help you develop a strong professional identity, enabling you to function competently and confidently in multi-disciplinary settings, and to strive for social justice.
Placements are an integral part of this course. On placement you will be attached to a social work practice setting and will be under the supervision of a practice educator. Throughout your studies you will have three practice placements comprising a total of 200 days on placement. You will also have periods when your return to the University and your personal tutor will provide regular support, including visiting you, while on placement.
We have links with a wide range of agencies across the statutory, voluntary, and private sectors. This allows us to provide you with practice learning opportunities that not only enable you to apply your learning in practice, but also introduces you to a network of professional contacts.
Campus Information
Dundee Campus
The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End which contains many of the university's teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of Dundee Careers Service is a team of trained and dedicated professionals who are here to help and support the career development of all our students, graduates and staff. Careers Service exists to empower individuals to develop their potential and take confident informed steps towards their future.
All Careers Service appointments and Quick Queries are currently being delivered online.
- We have several resources available for you depending on the nature of your query.
- For quick careers related question you can book a 15 min Quick Query appointment through the Careers Portal. Log in with your university username and password.
- For review of CVs or applications email us through the Ask a Question tab in the Careers Portal. For information on CVs, applications and job interviews
- You can book a longer 30 minute online appointment with an Adviser through the Careers Portal.
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PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or above)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s degree with 55% or above considered from University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, IITs and IIMs (considered equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree)
Bachelor’s degree with 60% or above required from other institutions (considered equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree)
A Bachelor’s degree with 50% or above may be considered comparable to a UK 2.2 degree.
Law applicants from other well-ranked institutions may be considered with 55% or above
Grade requirements
The normal entry requirement is a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a discipline that provides a suitable basis for the course, e.g. biomedical, electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering, physics, or mathematics. Students with other academic backgrounds or exceptional work experience in the chosen field should contact the Course Director to make further inquiries and to discuss their individual cases.
English language requirements
- IELTS (overall) 6.0
- Reading 5.5
- Listening 5.5
- Speaking 5.5
- Writing 5.5
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 10 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
37900 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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