Admission Criteria

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.

1. Hold a degree in social work, social administration and social policy and / or related sciences. (i.e.sociology, cultural atnhtropology,political sciences,education)
2. Application for admission through the special application form which may be obtained from the Admissions Office or the University website
3. Certified copy of degree in a related discipline (see general admission requirements).
4. Curriculum vitae which documents the applicant’s studies, any professional, volunteer, teaching, research experiencein theindustry, as well as scientificand socialactivities.
5. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from academics.
6. A short essay of 600 words, where the applicant states the reasons and incentives for admission in the programme.

English Language Proficiency

Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

Graduation Requirements

The student must complete 90 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. Thoroughly comprehend the concepts, theories and processes of social work which support the design and implementation of interventions in various social groups.
2. Develop and formulate procedures related to quality and equity in providing services to users.
3. Recognize the ontological background of social theories, research and practice in the science of Social Work.
4. Apply practical skills related to the design, implementation and evaluation of interventions to individuals, groups, communities and social organizations.
5. Acquire research skills as to be able to conduct a needs assessment study. In addition, students who overtake thesis will learn the impact of research into day to day activities.
6. Design and implement community programs aimed at promoting and developing social welfare.
7. Analyze social policy and assess its impact and implications on the groups. Affected.
8. Administer and manage any type of Social Service.
9. Assume leadership roles both in promoting Social Work and the profession,
10. Communicate effectively, cooperate and share information with other professionals and organizations of Health and Social Care…
11. Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and ethnic diversity.

Section A: Major Requirements
ECTS: Min.60 Max.60

Section B: Electives
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30

Section C: Unallocated Courses

ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0

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Semester 3