Overview

The Innovation and Research for Social Work and Social Education programme from Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, emphasizes the development of research skills and competences for the innovative management of social services.

In South Tyrol, special attention has traditionally been paid to the welfare of citizens. At a time when the challenges for social services are growing faster than the resources available, innovative approaches are needed while resources must be used in an effective and sustainable way.

The aim of this programme is to educate social work professionals who can plan, implement and evaluate the participatory and innovative development of social services. The master programme is aimed at graduates of bachelor programmes as well as at experienced professionals with an interest in further studies in social work.

Structure of the course

In addition to the core areas of social work and social policy, the curriculum is enriched by courses in law, economics and administration as well as psychology, ethics, anthropology and pedagogy, which are tailored to the educational objectives of the programme. Its structure fosters the development of students’ own research projects and provides various skills needed for the innovative management of social services.

Career opportunities

Graduates will work in management and advisory positions in public and private social services as well as in related areas of education and health care. They are particularly qualified for research-based planning, development and evaluation of innovative forms of service provision and organisation in all fields of social work.

They have professional attitudes and skills for working with vulnerable people affected by social inequalities, exclusion and discrimination, as well as skills for innovative social planning and social policy making.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Research in Social Work

Community Work and Participation

Social Policy and Welfare Production

Quantitative Methods and Social Research

Labour Dymanics, Social Security and Administrative Action

Psychology of Care and Personnel Development in Social Work

Participatory Design and Evaluation of Innovative Social Interventions and Services

Values and Ethics in Cultural and Professional Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-07-06 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English, German, Italian

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Social Work

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

To gain admission to this programme you need one of the following qualifications:
1. a Bachelor in one of the following subject areas:
class L-39 (Social Work) (D.M. 270/2004)
class 6 (Social Work) (D.M. 509/1999)
class L-19 (Education) (D.M. 270/2004)
class 18 (Education) (D.M. 509/1999)
class L-40(Sociology) (D.M. 270/2004)
2. an equivalent qualification awarded in Italy according to the old university system
Diploma Universitario in Servizio Sociale (DUSS) (University diploma in Social Work)
Diploma Universitario di Educatore Professionale/di Comunità (Community Educators)
Diploma di Scuola Diretta a Fini Speciali in Servizio Sociale (Specific Vocational Qualification in Social Work)
Convalida universitaria del diploma di Assistente Sociale ai sensi dell’articolo 5 del D.P.R. 14/1987 (University-recognised diploma in Social Work)
Laurea quadriennale in Scienze del Servizio Sociale (four-year degree in Social Work)

Tuition Fee

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International

1351 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1351 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1351 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1351 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Bolzano - Bozen

750 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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