Overview

The Social Work research degree from Comenius University Bratislava focuses on selected problems in the issue of solving socio-pathological problems, as part of the educational trajectory, it draws knowledge from other interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary areas. The study deepens and develops current theories of social work and prepares and reflects on current issues of social policy, develops critical thinking in social work.

Career opportunities

In accordance with the SKKR, a graduate of the first stage of the ŠP (level 6 of the SKKR) will obtain a qualification and be qualified for the following employment and profession:

scientific researcher

project manager

social worker

social worker at all levels of management of public and non-public social service providers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methodology of qualitative research

History and models of social policy

Current theories of social work

New trends in psychological theory and practice

Contemporary art reflection

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English, Slovak

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Disciplines

Social Work

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant should be a graduate of the 2nd degree of a master's degree in social work, or from other interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary fields.

At the entrance exam, he must demonstrate the ability to independently formulate a scientific problem, bring his own solutions to problems, apply his professional knowledge in research and research practice.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Bratislava

Slovakia

600 - 980 EUR / month

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