Profile of the Programme

Originally established in 2005, the Social Work Programme has been growing steadily in terms of students and academic performance. It has been a member of European Association of Schools of Social Work executive committee since June 2017. It is also a member of the International Association of Schools of Social Work.

Many of its faculty members have been participating in editorial boards of international social work journals, are members of European forums, and they also show an extensive portfolio in research and training of professionals in the field of migration, mental health, ageing and school social work. The programme has also developed international links through the Erasmus programmes.

Career Prospects

Social Work is a new field of study in private tertiary education in Cyprus, starting only in 2001. Graduate social workers have a wide spectrum of areas in which they can be employed, either in the public sector or in the private/ voluntary organisations. In particular, graduate social workers can work in a variety of jobs such as schools (primary, nursery, secondary), university counselling centres, hospitals (general or psychiatric hospitals), community centres, local authorities, large industrial companies, non-profit organisations, drug addictions centres etc. Due to their degree, they also have the opportunity to continue their postgraduate studies in a variety of fields (social work, psychology, counselling, education, mental health).

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree)