Graduate Certificate Practice Learning (Social Services)

This programme will develop your understanding of practice education in a variety of social services settings and your ability to apply the professional skills and techniques associated with practice education in social work. Please complete your application by clicking on the button on this webpage. When your application has been received and verified, you will be sent an employer endorsement form. Please ask your employer to complete and sign this form so that you can return it to the Admissions Team. The closing date for this course is the 1st of January 2026.

What are the entry requirements for Practice Learning (Social Services)? Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications. Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process? If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above. To enter this programme, applicants must normally have : A Scottish bachelor’s degree (SCQF level 9) or equivalent or above AND a relevant professional social work qualification A minimum of two years relevant post-qualifying experience in a social services or other relevant setting, and current experience of working in social services settings The endorsement and support of your employing organisation for undertaking this award including evidence that your employing organisation undertakes to provide you with a named practice assessor who they confirm is suitably qualified to take on this role Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

UK students: £1,750

UCAS equal consideration deadline; 30 June for international students

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom