Master's Degree Programme In Social Work
(In Finnish)
Specialisations
There are no lines of specialization in this degree programme.
Qualification awarded
The Second-cycle degree completed in the programme in social work leads to the qualification of Master of Social Services (UAS) or Master of Social Services and Health Care (UAS). Graduates are eligible for positions which require a Master's degree from university.
Level of qualification
The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a second cycle Master-level degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). According to the eight-level classification of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) the degree represents level 7.
Specific admission requirements
Please see the website www.seamk.fi/hakeminen
Application and instructions are in Finnish language for the degree programmes taught in Finnish.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (RPL)
The arrangements are based on the general RPL guidelines established at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Qualification requirements and regulations
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Pedagogical approach
Multimodal learning methods are used in the degree programme. The pedagogical approach is defined for each study module separately.
Profile of the programme
In the programme, the emphasis in on the theory-practice interaction and on the actor-centred perspective to the development of social service practices.
The competence produced by the education can be utilized in all social field sectors.
The studies have a strong working life orientation, and they are carried out using varied study methods. It is possible to study while at work, as the studies include only 2 days of contact teaching per month on average. The degree programme takes two years to complete.
The education provides a professionally oriented possibility to renew and develop social field expertise at different stages of the working career.
- In the public sector, the graduates can be employed in challenging client work or in the planning and management of the services
- In the non-profit organizations, the graduates can be employed, in particular, in development, education and management
- In the private sector, the graduates can be employed in first line or higher management positions and in the development of intersectoral practices and service provision models
Occupational profiles
The graduates of the degree programme are prepared to work as experts in the social field. Their competence focuses on the development of practices in general and on the development of the so called action-centred model in particular. The competence produced by the education can be utilized in all social field sectors.
Access to further studies
Please see the general regulations on higher education studies.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Please see the
Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Graduation requirements
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Mode of study
Part-time studies.
Contact persons
Head of Degree Programme:
Mr Timo Toikko
e-mail: timo.toikko(at)seamk.fi
Phone: +358 (0)40-8304189
