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Social Work BA (Hons)

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-23

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Social justice is central to effective social work and to this course. 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 workthe theory of contemporary practicethe legal and policy contextunderstanding human developmentvalues and ethical issuesmodels of social work interventionThrough the active involvement of our Carer and User Group, we draw on the expertise of carers and those who use social work services. Their knowledge and experience informs many aspects of the course and you'll gain a greater understanding of their needs.You will also have inter-professional learning opportunities, by studying alongside students on other courses such as teacher education, community education, and nursing.

Application deadline

25 January

Tuition fees

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£ 19,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AB - CCC

plus GCSE mathematics at grade B / 6 and GCSE in a literate subject at B / 6

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University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

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With over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff from around 150 different countries across the world, the University of Dundee is a truly global institution.
Dundee offers a wide range of courses within a friendly and integrated community, creating a unique student experience.
A range of scholarships are available to help international students get the most from their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    33rd out of 77 21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 177
    146 88%

    6th

    9

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

    42

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.00 80%

    30th

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