Overview
Key Features
International social work entails work from an international perspective with people at three different levels – individually, in groups and in the community, covering issues such as human rights, social justice, children’s rights and respect for diversity.
Major challenges in a globalised world
Within social work there is an increasing need for international competence; social problems span across boarders and promoting wellbeing for all requires an international perspective. International social work deals with involving people and making an impact on structures, facing challenges in life and increasing well-being.
Wide range of job opportunities
The Social Work, Specialization International Social Work programme from the University of Gävle gives the possibility of applying for a wide range of jobs all over the world. The programme prepares you for work in an international context with social work at individual, group or societal level. This could be in relation to issues such as social justice, diversity or children’s needs and rights and take place within for instance international aid organisations. The international Bachelor programme in social work is aimed at both Swedish and foreign students with the tuition being conducted in English. After the course you will receive a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. The programme also qualifies you for studies at an advanced level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Work and Social Problems
- Social Policy in a National and International Perspective
- Ethnicity and Intercultural Social Work
- Human Psychosocial Development and Living Conditions
- Social Work with Elderly and Disabled Individuals
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Social WorkWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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 - English 6
Tuition Fee
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International
102000 SEK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51000 SEK per semester during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per semester during 36 months.
Total tuition fee: 306,000 SEK. EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees.
Living costs for Gävle
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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