School of Social and Political Science

Social Work

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About

We work with local and international partners to make sure that our teaching reflects our commitment to social work values, ethics and social justice.

Programmes

We provide a range of educational opportunities for both intending and qualified social workers, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level (BSc, MSW, MSc by Research, PG Certificate and PhD).

Research

Through our wide-ranging portfolio of research and knowledge exchange activities, we seek to impact on both the social work policy and practice communities, locally and internationally.

People

Find out more about our team of academics, PhD students and professional services colleagues.

News

The latest news from Social Work.

Events

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Contact

We are based in the Chrystal Macmillan Building on George Square at the heart of the central campus.
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100 years of Social Work

What began as the Edinburgh School of Social Study and Training went on to take a pre-eminent part in the creation of social welfare policy and practice and social work education in Scotland, the UK and around the world. Find out more.

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equallysafe
24/11/2025
Social Policy

Groundbreaking project unites young survivors and AI scientists to combat online gender-based violence

A pioneering initiative is launching today, marking the first time computer scientists, social scientists, and young survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) have collaborated directly to develop AI tools capable of detecting and mitigating online misogyny.

Social Policy
30/10/2024
Social Policy

SPS researchers involved in a new podcast on domestic abuse advocacy service

School of Social and Political Science (SPS) researchers are involved in a new podcast marking the anniversary of a Glasgow service that has helped thousands of domestic abuse victims over the past 20 years.

North Strathclyde Bairns Hoose Phase Two Evaluation Report
17/09/2024
Social Work

Experts back Bairns Hoose to better protect child victims in new report

The North Strathclyde Bairns Hoose, an innovative approach to supporting children and families affected by violence and abuse, has been welcomed by an independent report by Social Work researchers.
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29/08/2024
Social Work

Bairns Hoose project involving SPS academics provides life-changing support to over 270 child victims and witnesses and their families in its first year

In total 169 children and 109 members of their family have received life-changing support from the internationally renowned Bairns Hoose since it opened a year ago. A team of Social Work researchers from the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science (SPS) is among partners working on the project.

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