Courses at Robert Gordon University

Master of Science [M.Sc] [Social Work] From Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, ScotlandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1992established year
9406enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]
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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Social Work)

27 months
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$21,138 /Yr

£16,910 /Yr
  • MSc in Social Work at Robert Gordon University is a 27 Months
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • At Robert Gordon University studying the MSc Social Work offers a methodological underpinning for those seeking to move into research or training in social work.
  • As a graduate of this course, students will be capable of gaining employment in areas where a professional qualification in social work is required, including fieldwork, group care, community care, and hospital settings in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
  • In two years, graduates can qualify with a Postgraduate Certificate allowing them to practice in the UK.
  • To graduate with a Master's in Social Work requires students to complete a dissertation. The Masters in Social Work is an academic qualification that is useful for applicants who would like to work abroad.
  • The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. 


Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For January 2025 Intake Oct 23, 2024
Document Submission Deadline For January 2025 Intake Nov 15, 2024
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake Jul 5, 2025
Document Submission Deadline For September 2025 Intake Jul 26, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$21138 (GBP 16910)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$21475 (GBP 17180)
Total Cost$21475 (GBP 17180)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honors degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline.

Indian Students Eligibility:

  • Students must have passed Bachelors Degree with a Second Class degree* or an overall average of 55%+ from a recognized institution.
  • Students should have a GPA of 3 on 4 point scale.
  • Scottish National Grade 5 or GCSE in Maths grade B or equivalent required. Students that do not have this will be offered the University’s numeracy test
  • Students are also required to show evidence of computer literacy for the European Computer Driving Licence. Whilst this is mandatory, this is not a requirement prior to the course start, rather it is something that we measure throughout the course as students have to access teaching online, submit assignments online, and also work with IT systems whilst out on placement.

Work Experience:

  • 3 years of work experience

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

Graduation GPA

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake (28th Mar 2025)
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake (30th Jun 2025)
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (15th Nov 2025)
USD 28,438 /Yr
GBP 22,750 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 62
  • TOEFL: 88
  • GRE: 298
2023 Term 2 Begins (8th Jan 2024)
2023 Term 3 Begins (7th May 2024)
2024 Term 1 Begins (9th Sep 2024)
USD 22,500 /Yr
GBP 18,000 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 78
  • PTE: 54
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USD 9,188 /Yr
GBP 7,350 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 78
  • PTE: 60
  • GRE: 300
USD 25,375 /Yr
GBP 20,300 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 80
  • PTE: 59
  • GRE: 310
Application Deadline For January 2024 Intake (21st Oct 2023)
USD 28,750 /Yr
GBP 23,000 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 88
  • PTE: 67

Career and Placement after Course

Job Prospects

A graduate of this course students will be capable of gaining employment in areas where a professional qualification in social work is required, including fieldwork, group care, community care, and hospital settings in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
RGU Postgraduate AwardScholarship per student$ 3,750/Yr$3,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
GREAT Scholarship 2023Scholarship per student$ 12,500/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
GREAT ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 12,500/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Narotam Sekhsaria ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Saltire ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$8,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based


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