Social Work

Social Work

What do you study in Social Work?

Social Work is a university discipline focused on assisting and supporting individuals, families and communities experiencing vulnerability or social exclusion. It combines theory, practice and ethical commitment to transform lives and safeguard rights.

  • Foundations of social work and welfare systems
  • Intervention with at-risk groups: children, older people, migrants and people with disabilities
  • Interviewing, mediation and case management techniques
  • Social policies, legislation and community resources
  • Practicum placements in real social organisations from the first years of study

You can work in public social services, NGOs, educational institutions, hospitals, prisons and international cooperation organisations.