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Prospective Student Enquiries
+44 (0) 141 444 8600
studywithus-hass@strath.ac.uk
Faculty Office
+44 (0) 141 444 8700
hass-courses-swsp@strath.ac.uk
Study with us
Undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities in social work and social policy.Our people
Our staff take a critical approach to analysis of their fields.About us
Learn more about what we do, our research, careers and partnershipsResearch
Our research helps shape social work policy and practice through national and international partnershipsOur centres
Engaging with government, the private, voluntary and independent sectors through centres of excellenceInternational activity
Opportunities to study abroad as part of our well-established exchange programmesOur departments
New research briefing series
We are pleased to announce the publication of our new research briefing series. In each briefing, you will find an overview of our latest research highlighting the key messages and findings from our work.
Research briefingsThe Kilbrandon Lectures
The Kilbrandon Lecture, supported by the Scottish Government, and arranged by the University of Strathclyde, occurs each autumn to commemorate the contribution to public life and the Scottish legal system of Charles Shaw, Lord Kilbrandon.
The Kilbrandon LecturesShaping policy and practice for those in the greatest need
The Department of Social Work & Social Policy works to shape policy and practice in society's responses to its most pressing issues.
Our graduates leave our programmes with an appetite for change and the skills to make it happen. We offer versatile undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, built upon critical esearch that encourage students to challenge and engage with the very latest intellectual currents in the field.
The department's work is fuelled by a dynamic research culture, with department staff regularly producing high-quality, internationally-respected research on children, young people, health, wellbeing, citizenship, communities, criminal justice and social justice.
Through partnerships, policy work and centres of excellence, we create an environment where students and staff are empowered to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of the those most in need.
Featured courses
BA (Hons) Social Work
The first step towards qualifying as a social worker and promoting the rights of powerless people.
MSW Social Work
An Masters-level qualifying programme in social work validated by the Scottish Social Services Council.
MSc International Social Welfare
Develop a conceptual and theoretical understanding of the role social work and social policy plays in addressing inequality worldwide.
MSc Criminology & Social Policy
Gain a critical and nuanced understanding of the wider political, economic and social context within which criminological research takes place.
MSc Health & Social Policy
Take an intersectional approach to exploring how societies are shaped and supported by health policy.
Our students
Natasha Hessami
MSc Social Policy (Research Methods)
I ultimately decided on Strathclyde because I was impressed by progressive and people-centred publications being published from the Department of Social Work and Social Policy. I knew I wanted to study at an institution that valued such impactful research.
Dimitar Karadzhov
PhD Public Health and Health Policy
Strathclyde is renowned for its research excellence in areas such as social work and social policy, and for being a socially conscous university with long-standing links with governmental and community organisations. This creates exciting opportunities to be part of research in the community.
Elaine Hamilton
MSc Advanced Residential Childcare
The conversations, observations and sharing of insight amongst my classmates really made the course for me. I found myself surrounded by people who really got it, This gave me a real sense of community within the sector and opened my eyes to the realisation that others shared my passion and desires.