BA (Hons) Social Work in Glasgow United Kingdom | Glasgow Caledonian University

A career in social work is both fulfilling and demanding, involving collaboration with diverse populations across all age groups, from young children to seniors. This profession focuses on assisting vulnerable members of society while upholding principles of social justice. Our BA (Hons) Social Work program delivers a rigorous, research-based curriculum designed to cultivate skilled, critically reflective practitioners capable of working in all practice settings. Through innovative teaching approaches, students develop essential knowledge, competencies, and ethical foundations for social work - including valuable input from our partners in local government, charities, and community organizations. A distinctive feature of our program is the direct involvement of service users and caregivers through our active participation network. These methods guarantee our curriculum stays contemporary, engaging, and thought-provoking, contributing to consistently outstanding feedback and satisfaction scores from graduating students. We seek applicants who demonstrate the values, dedication, and personal attributes needed to thrive in this profession. Prior experience in care or social work settings - whether through volunteering roles like companionship or paid positions - is essential.