1. Department of Applied Social Science Welcome to Social Work at Stirling

2. A brief introduction to social work studies at the University of Stirling Promoting Social Work Department of Applied Social Sciencewww.stir.ac.uk

3. You want to study in a department highly rated for its research and teaching activities. You want to be taught by qualified social workers with experience in social work practice, research and teaching and who are enthusiastic, approachable, and supportive. Have an intellectual and enquiring mind, don't take everything at face value and are willing to discuss, debate and question. Stirling University social work degrees could be for you if: Department of Applied Social Sciencewww.stir.ac.uk

4. Academic and professional qualifications. Job opportunities in a variety of settings. Opportunities to work with a variety of different people. Job security, good (enough) rates of pay, developmental opportunities, career progression and career variation. Opportunities to work in a challenging, complex and stimulating environment where each day is different. Department of Applied Social Sciencewww.stir.ac.uk A career in social work could be right for you if you're looking for:

5. Want to make a difference to people and make a positive contribution to the world around you. Recognise that wealth, opportunities and justice are often unequally distributed in our society. Are keen to develop knowledge & understanding about yourself… …and about what you can offer social work and the many different people it seeks to serve. Department of Applied Social Sciencewww.stir.ac.uk You could be right for social work if you:

6. Social Work Degree Programmes BA (Hons) in Social Work = sociology, social policy, community learning, introduction to social work, professional studies, dissertation. MSc in Social Work = sociology, social policy, professional studies, dissertation. Choice of one tall image or two smaller images here

7. Our approach to social work education Focusing on core, transferable knowledge, skills & values Building a critical understanding of policy, management & practice Building an awareness of the impact of inequality & oppression Adopting a range of approaches to teaching and learning Focusing on student views and experiences Focusing on the involvement of service users and carers

8. Application stage The UCAS form is screened for a) academic qualifications, b) relevant personal and professional experience and c) whether directed at social work. If these basic requirements are met applicants are required to submit additional written material ( about understanding of social work and the values important to it) and provide a second referee who can comment on work and practice. A selection panel makes decisions about offers of places. Places available on the UG programme -20-22 and PG programme 26 but governed by bursary allocation

9. Judith Kerr Telephone Number - 01786 466437 E-mail address - j.a.kerr@stir.ac.ukj.a.kerr@stir.ac.uk Department of Applied Social Sciencewww.stir.ac.uk Contact Us: