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UndergraduateMaster of Social WorkUCAS: L508

Social Work (Graduate Entry)

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£8,350Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Strathclyde, the MSW Social Work (Graduate Entry) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Through assessing risk and need, promoting social justice and promoting social justice, social workers make an immense contribution to people's lives. We are also seeing growing demand for dedicated social workers with empathy, patience, practical skills and social skills. The MSW in Social Work is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree course recognised throughout the UK. International tuition fees are £8,350 per year, home/UK fees are £8,350 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Criminal Justice and Offender Care
Social Policy and Legislation
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Placement and Practical Experience
UCAS Code:L508
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,350

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£16,700

Home Student Fee

£8,350

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,500£33,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£28,000£37,000£43,500

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Social Work (Graduate Entry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#39UK Ranking
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