Social Work, BSc (Hons)

Social workers assist individuals in challenging situations to enhance their wellbeing, offering protection to vulnerable people and addressing social injustices. They operate within legal frameworks and collaborate with services such as health, education, housing, and law enforcement. Studying this programme fosters critical thinking about social work, developing skills in assessment and communication, a strong ethical foundation, and an appreciation for social justice. It provides an internationally recognised qualification, enabling registration as a professional social worker, with all students required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.This programme suits creative, practical, and resourceful individuals who enjoy working with others, combining optimism with realism amid demanding circumstances. It demands a stable personality, advanced social skills, empathy, and an intellectual approach supported by research. At the University of Edinburgh, established in social work training since 1918, we offer a diverse, international community with partnerships that uphold values of ethics and justice. Our research and graduates contribute globally to policy and practice improvements.