Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Social Work (L500)

Social workers support people in difficult circumstances to improve their wellbeing and challenge social injustice. Social workers work within legal systems to safeguard and provide protection to people who may be vulnerable. Social workers work with communities and with other services including: • health

• education • housing • the police

Studying social work will enable students to think critically about the work that social workers do. Students will develop skills in assessment and communication, while understanding the importance of social justice and a strong sense of professional ethics.

The University of Edinburgh's program provides an internationally recognized professional qualification to enable you to register as a professional social worker.

University are a diverse and international community of staff and students. they work with local and international partners on all of their teaching programs, to ensure that their teaching reflects their commitment to social work values, ethics and social justice.