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

In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:

1. A curriculum vitae, indicating your education, academic and professional experience, any publications, awards, etc.
2. Copy of your first degree from a recognised university in Social Work or in any relevant subject. If your degree is not related to social sciences (educational sciences, economics, etc.), then you should complete the the course SOWK-500 Introduction to Social Work during the first semester of your studies. This is an introductory course to the science of Social Work, which is offered without any additional financial charges and it carries no ECTS/credits. Also, along with the introductory course, you are required to register for a specific compulsory course of the program.
3. Copy of your transcript.
4. Personal Statement: Short statement (approximately 2 pages) of personal goals and professional interests.
5. Proof of voluntary or paid work in social welfare area (this is essential).
6. Two (2) reference letters, one from an academic and one from a professional. In case you are not employed, you can provide two academic reference letters.
7. English Language Proficiency Certificate

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.

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others weekly interactive activities, projects, positive online forum participation etc.

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.

The student must complete 90 ECTS and all program 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.

Upon completion of the program the students are expected to be able to:

1. Understand in-depth the concepts, theories and processes of social work that support the design and implementation of interventions in various social groups.
2. They develop and formulate processes related to quality and equality in the provision of services to their organization’s employees.
3. They recognize the ontological background of social theories, research and practice in the science of Social Work.
4. Adopt practical skills related to planning, implementing and evaluating interventions on individuals, groups, communities and social organizations.
5. They gain knowledge of research methods, their use and their applicability in exploring a wide range of organizational, community and social problems.
6. They design and implement community programs aimed at promoting and developing social welfare.
7. They analyze social policy and evaluate its implications and impact on service groups.
8. Organize and manage effectively any kind of Social Service. Take leadership roles both in promoting social work and the profession of social worker, and in empowering / advocating social groups.
9. Communicate successfully, collaborate and share information with other health and welfare professionals and organizations in identifying the need for change, implementing change strategies and effective program management.

Section A: Major Requirements
ECTS: Min.80 Max.80

Section B: Electives
ECTS: Min. 10 Max. 10

Section C: Unallocated Courses

ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0

Section: A – Κύρια Μαθήματα
Min. ECTS Credits: 80 Max. ECTS Credits: 80

Section: B – Επιλεγόμενα Μαθήματα
Min. ECTS Credits: 10 Max. ECTS Credits: 10

Section: C Unallocated Courses
Min. ECTS Credits: 0 Max. ECTS Credits: 0

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