Social Work for a Challenging Society (English)
On Campus Learning,
Full Time,
bachelor's pre-course or master's pre-course
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying in Social Work for a Challenging Society International Semester Programme at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in Belgium:
The social, cultural, economic and political context changes worldwide rapidly. It affects the living conditions of mainly vulnerable people. A lot of new challenges turn up in the job of social workers.
This international programme of 30 European credits is developed by the Artevelde University of Applied Sciences of Ghent, department Social Work. Key concepts of the programme are dealing with diversity, acting towards inclusion, developing sustainable interventions, influencing policy and framing and reframing.
Necessary information:
- Name: International Semester Programme
- Duration: 5 months
- Possibilities: Day classes
- Course language: English
- Campus: Sint-Annaplein
For Flemish students, EEA students and non-EEA students whose Belgian residence card remains valid after 1 November
Fixed | Per ECTS | The total amount for a full-time study programme (60 ECTS) |
|
Non-scholarship students | € 282.10 | € 13.50 | € 1,092.10 |
Almost-scholarship students | € 283.60 | € 4.90 | € 576.10 |
Scholarship students | € 128.80 | € 128.80 |
For non-EEA students who will stay in Belgium with a student visa
Fixed | Per ECTS | The total amount for a full-time study programme (60 ECTS) |
€ 1865 | € 90 | € 7,265 |
Curriculum:
During the programme you’ll be offered a wide range of didactic approaches. Lecturing, self-study, field visits, presentations, work on a portfolio, guest lecturer, group work … alternate during the different courses and during the semester. Cultural activities, museum visits, district explorations, interviews with service users are part of your international semester.
- Global and local social work – 5 EC
- Professional development – 3 EC
- Storytelling – 3 EC
- Social innovation project – 8 EC
- Online social work – 4 EC
- …
Career opportunity:
graduates can enter a master’s degree program at this university and continue their studies at higher levels.
Application Requirements:
The international semester is aimed at students with an advanced level (obtained 60 ECTS) in social work or related studies, from Higher Education Partner Institutes we have a Bilateral Agreement or Memorandum of understanding with.
To be admitted to an English degree programme, you need the following documents for your online registration:
- Copy of identity card or passport (front and back).
- Diploma of secondary or higher education (You must provide an official translation in Dutch, English, French or German if your diploma certificate is outside one of those four languages.)
English language requirements:
Language certificate | score |
TOEFL test | 79 |
IELTS | 6,5 |
ITACE test | B2 |
Cambridge English Advanced certificate | B2 |
Duolingo test | 110 |
Deadlines and intakes:
Social work for a Challenging Society is only organized during the Autumn semester.
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (EUR)
3,632
Application Fee
75
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
50
accommodation
The international students can choose to live in the Artevelde University of Applied Sciences of Belgium accommodation options with other students or the exchange students. Although the rooms for the exchange students are different from the degree-seeking ones.
Overall, the students can stay in these houses from the 12th of September 2022 till the 7th of September 2023 and choose from various options like Bagatten House (16, 9000 Ghent), Savana and Jeruzalem House (76, 9000 Ghent), Poort House (254, 9000 Ghent), Baudelo Upkot (75, 9000 Ghent), and so on.
Also, the students who want to get a rental in Ghent must pay about €400 per month for a standard room up to €600 per month for a studio with bathroom and cooking facilities (utility costs included). Furthermore, the applicants can get temporary accommodation in Belgium and spend a few days looking for the best option according to their budget and priorities.
After Graduation
The students must refer to their visas to find out whether they can work while studying in Belgium or not. Overall, the students who need to work while studying to cover a part of their tuition fee, living, and study expenses can choose the short courses or the part-time programs to have enough time to work part-time in related jobs.
This university will help the students find proper part-time jobs and gain more job experience and have a better chance of finding a suitable and related job after graduation in Belgium or the global job market. However, if the students’ career hurt their educational process, they must leave their jobs and focus entirely on their education to get the best possible results.