Study Programme in Social Work 210 credits

Scope

A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work is awarded after the student has completed the courses required to gain 210 credits.

Outcomes

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work the student shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to work autonomously as a social worker at individual, group and community level.

Knowledge and understanding

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work the student shall

• demonstrate knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the field as well as awareness of current research and development work
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interaction between individuals and groups and their social situation, existential circumstances, physical and mental health and their functional capacity in relation to social and other underlying factors
• demonstrate knowledge of the management of social work
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of children and the social and family circumstances that affect the existential conditions of women and men, and
• demonstrate knowledge of men's violence towards women and violence in close relationships.

Competence and skills

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work the student shall

• demonstrate the competence and skills required to develop and undertake social work at different levels in the community in cooperation with those concerned
• demonstrate the ability to apply the relevant statutory provisions, particularly those relating to the social field
• demonstrate the ability to understand, investigate and analyse social processes and problems, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify, structure, study and evaluate interventions at individual, group and community level.

Judgement and approach

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work the student shall

• demonstrate self-awareness and the capacity for empathy
• demonstrate the ability to assess interventions using a holistic approach to individuals informed by the relevant disciplinary, social and ethical aspects and taking particular account of human rights
• demonstrate the capacity for professional conduct and attitudes
• demonstrate insight into the importance of teamwork and cooperation with other professional categories, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and undertake ongoing development of his or her skills

Independent project (degree project)

A requirement for the award of a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work is completion by the student of an independent project (degree project) for at least 15 credits.

Miscellaneous

Specific requirements determined by each higher education institution itself within the parameters of the requirements laid down in this qualification descriptor shall also apply for a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work.

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work

General entry requirements for higher education in Sweden and courses corresponding to the following Swedish Upper Secondary School courses:

• Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c
  
• Social studies 1 b or 1a1 + 1a2