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Postgraduate courses in Social Work
Our postgraduate Social Work programmes are designed in the knowledge that forward-thinking, innovative and socially-motivated academic study can make an enormous difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Our students gain the practical skills and experience required to become capable, compassionate social workers, while the theoretical underpinning can also prepare graduates for future research. Some programmes offer assessed placement opportunities, offering students hands-on experience working in settings linked to future employment or research opportunities.
Our Masters programmes
Browse our portfolio of Masters programmes in Social Work.
MSc Advanced Residential Childcare
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 24 months part-time
Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council, this programme includes 90 days of placement in each year of the course.
MSW Social Work
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 24 months full-time
An initial qualifying programme in social work validated by the Scottish Social Services Council. Gain a qualification recognised outside the UK.
PGCertificate Practice Education & Leadership (Social Services)
Start date: September & January
Study mode & duration: 12 months part-time
This programme develops the leadership skills of experienced social work practitioners, preparing and qualifying them to undertake the role of Practice Educator
Fees & funding
Applicants ordinarily resident in Scotland
SAAS offer postgraduate tuition fee loans of up to £7,000 per year. Full time students can also apply for a living cost loan of up to £6,900, making the total funding available £13,900.
EU residents
EU residents applying to full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes may be eligible for an EU Engagement Scholarship worth between £6000-£8000
Non-EU international residents
Non-EU international students beginning full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes in 2026/27 may be eligible for a scholarship worth between £6,000 and £8,000.
Contact us
Email: hass-pgt-admissions@strath.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
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