The MA in social work with professional recognition provides students with the skills required for a career in social work. Students acquire theoretical knowledge and receive clinical training in working procedures in social work.

Programme taught in Icelandic.

Is the program for you??

• Do you want to work with a range of different groups in our society?

• Do you want diverse career opportunities after graduation?

• Have you completed an undergraduate degree in social work?

• Do you want to become a social worker?

What is the study about?

The MA in social work with professional recognition teaches students methods for working with different demographics in our society, including interview techniques and specific approaches to working with children and adolescents, groups and families.

Much of the programme is made up of professional training at institutions outside the University of Iceland under the guidance of specialised vocational teachers.

Programme structure

The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study.

The programme is made up of:

• Courses, 60 ECTS

• Professional training, 30 ECTS

• Final thesis, 30 ECTS.

Organisation of teaching

The programme is taught face to face and attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend from 8.20 am to 4 pm most working days.

This programme is taught in Icelandic but most textbooks are in English.

Main objectives

The programme provides students with the skills required for a career in social work. Students acquire theoretical knowledge and receive clinical training in the methods used by social workers. They take courses in interview techniques, working with children and adolescents, groups and families, and therapy.

Students are also trained in methodology and complete an MA thesis.

Other

After completing this programme, students may apply to the Directorate of Health for the legally protected title of social worker.

Completing the programme allows a student to apply for doctoral studies.

• See the PhD in social work