About Social Work Pgcert | Pgdip | Msc in Robert Gordon University
This course focuses on the values, skills and competencies required for the practice of social work to the qualifying level set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). It will give you the ability to positively impact society and improve the lives of individuals in an important profession.
The higher exit option (MSc) is an academic award based on research rather than a professional award, and offers a methodological underpinning for those seeking to move into research or training in social work.
As a PG Dip graduate of this course you will be capable of gaining employment in areas where a professional qualification in social work is required, including field work, group care, community care and hospital settings in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Any university degree of related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
- TOEFL iBT : 88 with minimum marks as follows: Listening - 17,Reading - 18,Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
- PTE:61 overall with minimum of 51 in each component
Robert Gordon University Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Sub-urban |
| Establishment Year |
1992 |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97.6% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio |
18:1 |
| Total students |
16,000 |
| Undergraduate students |
11,000 |
| Postgraduate students |
5,000 |
| Endowment |
£1.9 million |
| Cost of Attendance |
23,460 Pounds |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Not Available |
| Intake Months |
January and September |
| Mode of Program |
Classroom and online |
Robert Gordon University Cost of Attendance
| Cost |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
| Tuition fees |
16,650 |
| Housing |
3,600-7,200 |
| Food |
840-2400 |
| Miscellaneous |
880-2,280 |
| Books and supplies |
240-540 |
| Total |
22,214-29,070 |
Note: The cost of attendance given above is just an estimate. Costs may differ due to the student's choice of accommodation, program, level, nationality, social activities, or lifestyle.
