onlineCultural Heritage Futures (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip (ICL), PgCert
Course Overview
The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a two-year, full-time professional degree designed for students who want to qualify and practise as accredited social workers. The program combines rigorous academic study with extensive supervised field placements. In the first year, you’ll build a strong foundation through courses in community social work, family and individual practice, research methods, and your first professional placement. The second year focuses on advanced areas like risk, trust, complexity, and includes a second placement and a specialist dissertation. In total, you’ll complete around 170 working days of practical placement experience over two years.
What You'll Learn
In-depth knowledge of social work theory and practice across individual, family, and community contexts.
Significant hands-on experience through diverse supervised placements in the UK or overseas.
Research and analytical skills through a dissertation exploring a specialist social work topic.
Professional accreditation to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, enabling practice across the UK and recognition in other countries.
The chance to learn from leading social work academics and be part of a university with a strong reputation in social work research.
20,000 GBP
The University of Edinburgh
https://www.ed.ac.uk
Skills You'll Gain:
