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Social Work

Field of studies
Social sciences
Qualification
Professional Bachelor of Social Sciences, Social worker
Form and duration
Full-time (3 years)
Language
Lithuanian
Annual tuition fee
2680
Programme code
6531JX001
Social Work

Why study this programme?

Social work is one of the youngest specialties in the world, counting only 100 years of existence. And in Lithuania, this specialty has been known and practiced for just over 20 years. To study social work should choose those who want to aquired specialty which will not allow them to feel routine in their daily work, because every working day will be different. Challenges await the social worker, new opportunities for self-expression, development of working methods and forms, establishment of new relationships with those who ask for help and want to help them. Each day is marked by a desire to work with all professions for the noble goal of helping. While working in social work, one can experience fullness, feel the meaning of life and, most importantly, feel needed, because the most important thing in this work is the opportunity to help the weakest members of society in every possible way.

Study environment – Social Work

Study environment

Students are encouraged to acquire international study experience of social work when choosing studies abroad (from 1 semester to 1 academic year through the exchange programmes). General competences and subject competences (ability to solve complex problems, critical thinking, creativity, human resource management, teamwork, emotional intelligence, decision making reception, service orientation, negotiation skills) are promoted and deepened in non-formal way (professional practice, competitions for mastery, national and international project activities).

Career

Graduates will be able to work as social workers in social security, education and health institutions, law and order institutions, public, non-governmental or private sectors

Contact person

Dr. Akvilė Virbalienė

Dr. Akvilė Virbalienė Head of the Nursing and Social Welfare Department

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