Perspectives on social work and social policy in the Swedish welfare state

Education facts

Code: SU8350

The course gives an overview of the Swedish welfare state and the role and the organization of social work in Sweden. The course is divided into three parts: Part 1 introduces the Swedish welfare state and its historical development, as well as the structure, the organization and current challenges of the Swedish welfare state. Part 2 focus on the organization and practice of social work within a selection of central welfare state areas. This part also presents a number of theoretical perspectives on social work practice and research within the Swedish welfare state context. Part 3 offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge in an individually selected Swedish welfare state area or a social problem relevant for Swedish social work.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree and Swedish upper secondary school course English 6 or equivalent.

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.

• Perspectives on social work and social policy in the Swedish welfare state

  Stockholm University

  Stockholm

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 75 %