Master's Programme in Social Work and Human Rights

Education facts

Code: S2SWH

This two-year international master’s programme focuses on the intersection between social work and human rights. By intertwining the two fields, the aim is to provide students with a unique perspective on human rights issues and social development in all levels of society. The Master’s Programme in Social Work and Human Rights is shared by the Department of Social Work and the Department of Global Studies. It is one of the most applied for international master’s programmes at the University of Gothenburg. It is a full-time (120 ECTS) programme, accessible for both international and Swedish students. During the programme, the students will achieve a deeper knowledge about social work and human rights in a global perspective as well as gain extensive comprehension of current research and developmental work in the area. Through field placement, the students get the opportunity to experience social work in a foreign country with focus on ethics, values and intervention. The programme contains several moduls including seven courses: Social Work and Welfare Systems Human Rights: an interdisciplinary approach Research Theories and Methods Social Work Practice and Professionalization Social Work, Service Users Participation and Organisation Globalisation, Poverty and International Social Work Degree Report

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or a Bachelor's Degree in related topics. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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.

• Master's Programme in Social Work and Human Rights

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %