BA Social Work
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work, a 4-year undergraduate programme. Students work with people who have care and support experience in realistic settings to develop practical skills. Many teaching staff are practicing professionals.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at GCSE level at grade 5/C or above. IB: 26. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at Standard Level grade 4 or above. SQA Highers: BBCC. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at National 5 at grade C or above. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent and English at grade O3 or above.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 55%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 96%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 67%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Work at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £38,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work at Robert Gordon University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Work at Robert Gordon University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Social Work at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BA Social Work at Robert Gordon University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for registration with this body.
How many students continue on BA Social Work at Robert Gordon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.