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  • Qualification

    MSW - Master of Social Work

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Social Work research at Edinburgh has a permanent legacy across the world and has had significant influence in legislation and policy-making. The Master of Social Work (MSW)/Diploma in Social Work is a postgraduate qualification for anyone wishing to practise as a qualified social worker. Students come from all over the world to this programme, and go on to practise in diverse settings in social work practice, training, research, as well as in the government, public, private and voluntary sectors.You will gain a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice that underpins all work in the field, splitting your time between theoretical learning on campus and practical work in various learning environments.The University of Edinburgh is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to deliver this programme, which complies with the Scottish Requirements for Social Work Training and facilitates students to meet the Standards in Social Work Education (SISWE). Students admitted to the programme must register with the SSSC as student social workers at the start of the programme.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 32,000per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    5th out of 73 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    171 95%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 72%

    64th

    15

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