Masterprogramme in Social Work, 120 ECTS

For persons working with social issues the Department of Social Work offers two different Master’s programmes; one the regular continuation of education in social work and one specialising in social policy and social work in urban areas. All of the courses in each programme, except for the thesis writing courses, can be read as freestanding courses.

Master’s programme in social work This programme builds on the research being carried out at the Department and at our collaborating institutions. You will be sharing in the latest research findings which you will then be able to process and adapt to your own work or to other situations. Our idea is for you to be able to use social work as a knowledge base for more in-depth analyses in your work. Teaching is based on the knowledge gained from your previous university education and your own active pursuit of knowledge. This demands independence of mind and the ability to take own initiatives. Some part of the required reading is in English men instruction is given in Swedish. The programme begins with a course in philosophy of science and ends with a thesis writing course where you will apply scientific methods and theories to the writing of a paper under the tutelage of experienced supervisors. Obligatory is the following: Social Work – Knowledge base and interventions, 7.5 HEC’s At least 35 HEC’s from the Department’s range of Master’s courses Courses in philosophy of science and research methods amounting to 22.5 HEC’s The thesis writing course, 30 HEC’s NB. When accepted to the programme you are automatically registered for the first course in philosophy of science, 15 HEC’s. In following semesters, however, you are required to register for the courses you wish to attend.