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

See the latest news updates from Social Work.

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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George Palattiyil appointed as Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg
23/01/2023
Social Work

George Palattiyil appointed as Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg

Head of Social Work George Palattiyil has been appointed as Senior Research Associate with the Department of Social Work and Community Development at the University of Johannesburg.
Georgia Cole awarded Rising Star Chancellor's Award
19/01/2023
Social Work

SPS’ Georgia Cole awarded Rising Star Chancellor’s Award

Georgia Cole in the School of Social and Political Science has received the University of Edinburgh’s Rising Star Chancellor’s Award for her outstanding contribution to teaching in the area of Social Work. 
Witwatersrand Centennial Fellowships
25/08/2022
Social Work

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.
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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.

Upcoming events

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RTC Seminar
30 January 2023
13:00 - 14:00
Centre of African Studies

Relevance and Relation of Decolonial Studies in Methodology

This seminar will explore decolonial perspectives in crafting research design.
06 February 2023
13:00 - 14:00
Centre of African Studies

Writing for Non-Academic Audiences

In this workshop, we will hear from editors and authors who work for and with publications targeted at a general audience.

After their presentations, there will be an opportunity for discussion.
06 March 2023
13:00 - 14:00
Centre of African Studies

Publishing an Academic Monograph

In this workshop, we will hear from editors of publishing houses in the social sciences, and of academics working with them. After their presentations, there will be an opportunity for discussion.

Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals

In this workshop, we will hear from editors of leading peer-reviewed journals in the social sciences. After their presentations, there will be an opportunity for discussion.

20 March 2023
13:00 - 14:00