BA Social Work - Distance Learning
About this course
BA (Hons) in Social Work - Distance Learning, a part-time, work-based programme. Delivery includes on-campus sessions, practice placements, and tutor-led learning alongside online resources. Two entry levels are available, depending on applicants' existing qualifications and professional experience.
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Entry requirements
Standard Entry to Stage 2 in December 2026 - Monday 14 September 2026 Advanced Entry to Stage 3 in May 2027 - Monday 12 October 2026 This earlier date is to allow sufficient time for the preparation and submission of the Advanced Entry portfolio in 2027 as part of the selection process. Selection interviews for the course will be held on the following dates: Standard Entry (Stage 2) - Wednesday 30 September 2026 Advanced Entry (Stage 3) - Wednesday 28 October 2026 The selection interviews will usually involve a written task and an interview via Microsoft Teams. Once you have submitted your application, you will be asked to submit some additional supplementary information and you will be provided with instructions on how to do this. You must complete the Supplementary Information Form and upload this as soon as possible. Part of this form needs to be completed by the relevant manager at your employing agency. Only fully completed applications which incorporate all the required supplementary information will be considered. BA (Hons) Social Work DL - Supplementary Information Form 2026 29 June 2026 - Applications open 14 September 2026 - Applications close for Stage 2 30 September 2026 - Selection interviews for Stage 2 14 December 2026 – Online induction 18 January 2027 - Initial on campus teaching block for Stage 2 29 June 2026 - Applications open 12 October 2026 - Applications close for Stage 3 28 October 2026 - Selection interviews for Stage 3 Late November 2026 - Stage 3 applicants start portfolio 1 March 2027 - Portfolio submission date 10 May 2027 - Induction on campus teaching block for Stage 3 In all cases, applicants must register with the Scottish Social Services Council and, to that end, must be subject to enquiry within the Scottish Government's Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. At the point of enrolling on the course at Standard or Advanced Entry students must have started the process of registration and this must be completed within 12 weeks of starting the course. Qualification Conversion Entry applicants will need to provide evidence of their SSSC or equivalent registration. In addition, applicants must satisfy the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council as laid out in the Standards in Social Work Education (SSSC 2019) in respect of language, literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Applicants require to have passed Standard Grade Maths or equivalent and failure to evidence this will require a numeracy test to be completed at the interview stage.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 70%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- 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 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 87%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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 - Distance Learning at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £40,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Social Work - Distance Learning at Robert Gordon University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Work - Distance Learning at Robert Gordon University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Is BA Social Work - Distance Learning 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 - Distance Learning at Robert Gordon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.