Glasgow Caledonian University
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG)
Glasgow Caledonian University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) and other courses in computer games and animation at Glasgow Caledonian University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in computer games and animation.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
60 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of computer games and animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26000 £24000 £28000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £30000 £18500 - £30500 £21000 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23390 £20411 £24692
25-75 percentile range £19866 - £26906 £14825 - £25703 £18756 - £32023

Course Description

Our MSc Social Work is an integrated two-year, full-time programme which provides graduates with the opportunity to qualify as a registered social worker as well as gain a Masters degree. The programme is accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and all students must be registered with the SSSC.

This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) at Glasgow Caledonian University

55% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Customer service occupations
15% Elementary occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Finance Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UK Honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in an area of social science and substantial relevant practice experience. Other qualifications may be considered. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the SSSC as a student social worker. Registration is dependent on an Enhanced Disclosure check conducted by Disclosure Scotland.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for computer games and animation

Qualification requirements

UK Honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in an area of social science and substantial relevant practice experience. Other qualifications may be considered. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the SSSC as a student social worker. Registration is dependent on an Enhanced Disclosure check conducted by Disclosure Scotland.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7

IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Social Work (Postgraduate Entry), MSc (PG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG)

England UK £7000 year 1
Northern Ireland £7000 year 1
Scotland £7000 year 1
Wales £7000 year 1
Channel Islands £7000 year 1
Ireland £7000 year 1
EU £15500 year 1
International £15500 year 1
England UK £7300 year 1
Northern Ireland £7300 year 1
Scotland £7300 year 1
Wales £7300 year 1
Channel Islands £7300 year 1
Ireland £7300 year 1
EU £16200 year 1
International £16200 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Glasgow Caledonian University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #3 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 22 university rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University

About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a publicly funded and reputable higher education institution within Scotland, and even in a global context. Times Higher Education consistently ranks this university among the Top 1000 universities in the world, for their state-of-the-art facilities, research excellence, and experienced teaching staff. The main campus is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, making life easy for students whenever they need to catch a bus or a train. Social opportunities are also abundant due to the campus’ location - some favourite hangouts among students include The Garage, Shack, and Sauchihall Street.

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