MSc Social Work

The Postgraduate course in Social Work at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a full-time course offered over a period of two years. The course is designed to enable students to qualify as a social worker, while gaining a postgraduate qualification. It covers a range of social work theories and methods and seeks to encourage an innovative and critical approach to the practice of social work. Course Content: The course is divided into three modules in year one and a single, overarching module in year two. The modules cover a wide range of topics, such as human growth and behaviour, social work roles and tasks, law for social work and social work practice. Key Modules: The key modules include Human Growth and Behaviour, Law for Social Work, Theories and Methods of Social Work Practice, Skills for Social Work Practice, Social Work roles and tasks and Practice Learning. The final year module; 'Integrating Theory and Practice for Social Work', incorporates continual professional development and reflective practice to develop an integrated understanding of social work. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). On successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to register as social workers with the SSSC.Future Careers: Graduates are qualified to pursue a career in social work in a range of settings, including statutory, voluntary, private and independent sectors. There is a high demand for social work professionals in various sectors, and graduates can look forward to a rewarding and challenging career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.