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Bachelor in Social Work (BA) - Robert Gordon University
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Bachelor in Social Work (BA) - Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University
AberdeenScotland
On campus
Full-time
€8,334.99/year
 1233 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English

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Program Description

At Robert Gordon University, this bachelor in Social Work (BA) will provide you with the knowledge, values, and skills to practice as a qualified Social Worker. RGU is the largest provider of social work education in Scotland and has a strong reputation for providing high-quality teaching resulting in highly employable graduates.

1st in Scotland for career prospects in Social Work (Guardian University Guide 2024).

1st in Scotland for student satisfaction in Social Work (Complete University Guide 2025).

If you are a Scottish student, you are eligible for a lower tuition fee of £1,820 per year.

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Curriculum

Year 1

Semester 1

Study And Research Skills

Individual Psychology And The Lifespan

Introductory Sociology

Social Work Values, Roles and Tasks

Semester 2

Cognitive And Social Psychology

Sociology Of Identity, Difference And Deviance

An Introduction To Law and Politics in Social Work

Social Work In Society

Year 2

Semester 3

Law And Social Work

Human Growth And Behaviour

Social Work Methods

Social Policy and Social Work Practice

Semester 4

Social Work With People With Substance Problems

Social Work Practice 1

Disability and Mental Health

Social Work with an Ageing Population

Year 3

Semester 5

Social Work Practice 2

Personal And Professional Development - Justification, Evaluation And Reflection

Social Work Practice 2 case study

Personal And Professional Development - Justification, Evaluation And Reflection case study

Semester 6

Social Work in Criminal Justice

Counselling Within Social Work Practice

Social Work Practice And Research Methods

Professional Practice with Children and Families

Year 4

Semester 7

Social Work Practice 3

Risk Assessment, Risk Management, and Reflection

Semester 8

Dissertation Study

Integration and Interdisciplinary Practice

Choose one of the following:
Social Work in a Global Context
Therapeutic Practice With Children
Leadership and Management in Social Work Settings

Jobs - Careers

  • Child and Family Social Worker
  • Team Leader
  • Care Manager
  • Criminal Justice Social Worker
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