Children’s Rights and Human Rights in Social Work

Education facts

Code: 745A92

<p>This course deals with&nbsp;children’s rights in social work socio-legal research, with a particular focus on methodologies in the study of rights.&nbsp;</p><p>During the course we will&nbsp;&nbsp;deal with theoretical perspectives of children, childhood and children’s position(-s) in society. We will also problematise concepts such as equaliberty, discrimination, social rights, rule of law, rights to protection and participation, and the best interests of the child.&nbsp;</p><p>The course furthermore includes studies of practice-oriented work to critically review and/or realise children’s rights in various settings.</p>

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Social work or Bachelor in Social work or equivalent. English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 eller Engelska nivå 2) Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Children’s Rights and Human Rights in Social Work

  Linköping University

  Start date: 24 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %