Social Work University of Nicosia

Overview

The Social Work programme from University of Nicosia  aims to:

• Prepare students for postgraduate and doctoral education in Social Work and related sciences.

• Combine theoretical, clinical and practical training to apply assessment and intervention techniques to a variety of social and psycho-emotional difficulties.

• Offer students the ability to collaborate with other health and welfare professionals to maintain the social and mental health of service users.

• Equip graduates with skills to understand and participate in research in the fields of Social Work, Social Administration and Social Policy.

• Delve into the most modern research trends in the field of Social Work and Social Policy.

• Promote the cultivation of critical thinking and the development of an informed reasoning that guides clinical decisions in both prevention and intervention in crisis situations.

• Strengthen the academic background and scientific training of graduates in Evidence Based Practice in the fields of Social Work, Social Policy and Administration.

Career Prospects

Obtaining the Bachelor of Social Work provides a professional career with immediate employment in different areas such as:

• Public welfare services, schools, mental health and care, child and family protection services, and various programs funded by the private or voluntary sector e.g. substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.