Social Work (Graduate Entry) MSW
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Social Work (Graduate Entry) MSW and other courses in Pharmacology at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pharmacology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Pharmacology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Pharmacology 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 | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £23000 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £28000 | £16500 - £26500 | £21000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Pharmacology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25018 | £24761 | £30546 |
25-75 percentile range | £22509 - £29964 | £18767 - £33282 | £22522 - £40793 |
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Course Description
The MSW in Social Work is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree course.
Why study MSW Social Work at Strathclyde?
The qualification is recognised throughout the UK and it’s expected that in due course it will meet the criteria for recognition in the EU and elsewhere overseas. The Masters in Social Work course is based on the Standards in Social Work Education (SiSWE) and is to be validated by social work's professional body in Scotland, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
The degree provides a stimulating blend of university-based teaching and agency-based learning opportunities across both years.
Your Career
Recent graduate job titles include:
Criminal Justice Social Worker
Mental Health Social Worker
Prison Social Worker
Social Worker
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Work (Graduate Entry) MSW at University of Strathclyde
50% | Secretarial and related occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Work (Graduate Entry) MSW
England UK | £7200 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £7200 | year 1 |
Scotland | £7200 | year 1 |
Wales | £7200 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7200 | year 1 |
EU | £17350 | year 1 |
International | £17350 | year 1 |
Ireland | £7200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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 University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #5
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #13
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #13
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Masters in Social Work MSW | The University of York | 62% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work (Undergraduate) MSc | University of Huddersfield | 67% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17600 | 157 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) | Robert Gordon University | - | - | - | £5640 | £14350 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work (Postgraduate) MA (PG) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £9000 | £12000 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £12000 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Social Policy and Social Work PhD | The University of York | - | - | - | £2325 £2403 | £9450 £11100 | - | York | On campus Part-time | |
Social Work MA | University of Derby | - | - | - | £8775 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work (Postgraduate) MA (PG) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £6100 £9000 | £10000 £12000 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work MA (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £4500 | £18566 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £12000 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023