Short Course Leadership in Social Work

Introduction

Do you wish to present yourself on international level? Are you interested in Social Work related issues and developments in different countries? Do you want to meet international students? If you do, come to Enschede, and get the best out of yourself! For you, the Short Course is extra interesting if you aspire a managerial position in the future.

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Course content

Jointly with students from different countries, you will expand your practical skills and theoretical expertise in the professional field of Social Work during this Short Course in which English is the official language. Diversity and integration are the key issues in this Final Year, whilst making use of the participants’ international experience and background. This Short Course is extra interesting if you aspire a managerial position in the future. Besides attention for research, innovations, new Social Work methods and prevention, management subjects are included in the programme as well.

Examples of the topics to be discussed are care and treatment of addicts, crime and (social) safety, migration and diversity, domestic violence, fighting poverty and several state of the art methods. Furthermore the difference is that you are explicitly counselled and work on your personal development and personal effectiveness. You will leave the University as a highly trained social worker, prepared for a management role.

Specific requirements

First of all you have to meet the general entry requirements. Besides that, the following applies to all students wanting to enrol in this final year.

Admission requirements

You are eligible for admission if you have acquired 180 ECTS in a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Services or a Bachelor of Social Educational Care at an European University.

Students originating from outside the EU/EEA will be given an assessment with regard to content, which will prove whether they can enter the Final Year without the need to comply with additional requirements. For more information, please download the additional requirements for non-European students.

Career prospects

The Short Course will ensure a broadening and deepening of your view on social work, a helicopter view. Furthermore, the Short Course prepares you for a management role. Finally, it gives you more insight into your opportunities on the international job market.