Master in Sociology and Social Work 24 months Postgraduate Program By Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

5,414 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The multi-disciplinary 2nd cycle degree programme in Sociology and Social Work is open to 1st cycle graduates with theoretical and practical knowledge of sociology and social services, the learning outcomes of the programme therefore focus on the development of advanced knowledge and competences relating to the professional activity of Specialist Sociologist and Specialist Social Worker (graduates in class LM-87 can sit the state exam leading to registration in Section A of the Specialist Social Worker register).


In particular the degree programme has the following specific learning outcomes:

  • ability to analyse and interpret the operating methods and dynamics of change in contemporary society, social phenomena and processes (at local, national and global level);
  • ability to design, coordinate and lead social research projects, both generally and focusing on specific areas or fields of social intervention (social policy, territory and the environment, organisation and employment, culture and communication) and on emerging topics in these fields, such as urban redevelopment, social exclusion, new welfare and social policy programmes, institutional innovation, shared social responsibility, changes in the labour market, welfare to work and flexicurity policies, social media, political consumerism, development of responsible and sustainable life styles, local development and Smart Cities, participatory processes and governance, territorial social capital, sustainability;
  • advanced knowledge of the organisational, social and legislative framework in which social service interventions are developed;
  • advanced skills in working with users of social services as well as in situations of latent need;
  • ability to interpret the territory in order to experiment new programmes and new approach methods, also with a view to networking existing resources and others which can be activated through innovative channels already in use in the European Union;
  • ability to plan, organise and manage services relating to health, education, families, immigration and social exclusion.


This programme is available in Italian.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The multi-disciplinary 2nd cycle degree programme in Sociology and Social Work is open to 1st cycle graduates with theoretical and practical knowledge of sociology and social services, the learning outcomes of the programme therefore focus on the development of advanced knowledge and competences relating to the professional activity of Specialist Sociologist and Specialist Social Worker (graduates in class LM-87 can sit the state exam leading to registration in Section A of the Specialist Social Worker register).


In particular the degree programme has the following specific learning outcomes:

  • ability to analyse and interpret the operating methods and dynamics of change in contemporary society, social phenomena and processes (at local, national and global level);
  • ability to design, coordinate and lead social research projects, both generally and focusing on specific areas or fields of social intervention (social policy, territory and the environment, organisation and employment, culture and communication) and on emerging topics in these fields, such as urban redevelopment, social exclusion, new welfare and social policy programmes, institutional innovation, shared social responsibility, changes in the labour market, welfare to work and flexicurity policies, social media, political consumerism, development of responsible and sustainable life styles, local development and Smart Cities, participatory processes and governance, territorial social capital, sustainability;
  • advanced knowledge of the organisational, social and legislative framework in which social service interventions are developed;
  • advanced skills in working with users of social services as well as in situations of latent need;
  • ability to interpret the territory in order to experiment new programmes and new approach methods, also with a view to networking existing resources and others which can be activated through innovative channels already in use in the European Union;
  • ability to plan, organise and manage services relating to health, education, families, immigration and social exclusion.


This programme is available in Italian.

Admission requirements

72+
6.5+
Candidates for the 2nd cycle degree programme in Sociology and Social Work shall meet the curricular requirements and must pass a test to assess their personal competencies and skills.
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,414 EUR
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International Students

5,414 EUR
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The Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna offers 101 first cycle degree programmes/Bachelor  (3-year full time length courses; the academic qualification is obtained after having completed 180 ECTS credits) and 14 single cycle degree programmes  (5 or 6-year full time length courses; the academic qualification is obtained after having completed 300 or 360 ECTS credits). The Programme catalogue covers all subject and all sectors.

For information and admission procedures: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/degree-programmes

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For information and admission procedures: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/degree-programmes

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