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The University of Edinburgh: Master of Social Work (MSW) [Postgraduate Entry]
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social and Political Science |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| futurestudents@ed.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0131 650 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme offers you a professional qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council and The Health and Care Professions Council, and eligibility for registration as a social worker. You’ll 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 programme is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council, complies with the Scottish Requirements for Social Work Training and enables you to meet the Standards in Social Work Education and the Key Capabilities in Child Care and Protection. It is also recognised as a professional qualification in social work across the world, including the United States and Canada.
Master of Social Work
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Fees
| Channel Islands;England;Northern Ireland;Wales;Scotland;Republic of Ireland | 14390 GBP for Per year |
|---|---|
| EU;International | 33600 GBP for Per year |
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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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