Social Work

About this course

Social work is a profession grounded in social justice, human rights, and the belief that people's lives can be changed for the better through skilled, compassionate, and evidence-based practice. Social workers engage with individuals and families at moments of great vulnerability, including crisis, abuse, neglect, mental illness, and poverty, helping people to access the support they need, to navigate complex systems, and to build on their own strengths and resilience. The profession operates within legal and policy frameworks that are demanding and evolving, and it requires practitioners who are both technically skilled and deeply committed to the people they serve. At Glasgow Caledonian University, this four-year, full-time degree is designed to qualify you as a social worker in Scotland, and it leads to registration with the Scottish Social Services Council on graduation. You will s

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 15% of graduatescards →

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