School of Social and Political Science

Social Work

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About

We work with local and international partners on all our teaching programmes 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

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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

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Witwatersrand Centennial Fellowships

Edinburgh Social Work researchers awarded Witwatersrand Centennial Fellowships

As part of its 2022 centennial celebrations, the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg has awarded short-term fellowships to the School of Social and Political Science’s Dr Franziska Meinck and Dr Hannabeth Franchino-Olsen.

25/08/2022
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05/07/2022
Centre of African Studies

Remote academic support for PhD students affected by the war on Ukraine

Academics beyond Borders is now calling for applications from PhD students enrolled in Ukrainian universities. There are 14 remote places available for candidates whose research at their home universities is being affected by the war on Ukraine. All places are funded by the University of Edinburgh and require no fees from any students accepted onto the scheme.
Avril McIvor with Ukrainian Refugees
30/06/2022
Social Work

SPS lecturer’s voluntary work supports families affected by the Ukraine conflict

Social Work lecturer Avril McIvor is supporting Ukrainian families affected by the conflict in their country through her volunteer work with the charity Chernobyl Children Lifeline.
Ref 21 Results
12/05/2022
Social Policy

REF 2021: Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh

The publication of results from REF2021 illustrates the diversity and strength of contributions to research, policy and practice in Social Work and Social Policy from community to global levels.

Upcoming events

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05 October 2022
15:00 - 16:30
Social Work

Trauma Informed Responses to Disclosures of Gender Based Violence: Easier Said than Done

The second event in our 22/23 Social Work Seminar Series, presented by Professor Ramona Alaggia from the University of Toronto, in collaboration with Children 1st, Scotland's National Children's Charity. We'll also be joined by Mary Glasgow, the CEO of Children 1st.

19 October 2022
15:00 - 17:00
Social Work

Youth and the Mystery Wall… and “Fine” as the perfected adolescent response to parents

The third event in our 22/23 Social Work Seminar Series, presented by Dr Phil Frampton, Author, Broadcaster and Social Activist.

Youth and the Mystery Wall… and “Fine” as the perfected adolescent response to parents.
Adolescent Trauma, Resilience and Collective Empowerment.