Bachelor of social work
Bachelor of social work
If you would like to pursue a career working with people, the bachelor’s degree programme in Social Work is perfect for you. The programme is a qualification for working to prevent, reduce and solve social problems.
If you would like to pursue a career working with people, the bachelor’s degree programme in Social Work is perfect for you. The programme is a qualification for working to prevent, reduce and solve social problems.
The professional title is social worker
Most social workers work in the public sector and act on behalf of the community. Social work is rooted in human rights and social justice.
The objective of the programme
Social work is both a theoretical and a practical discipline. Our goal is to educate individuals who know and understand the social work discipline and who can integrate their knowledge, skills and values in their professional social work.
This is what you learn
If you choose to study social work, you will learn how to assist children, youths, adults, groups and local communities to enhance their living conditions and quality of life. Client participation, communication- and relational theory, marginalization/discrimination and interdisciplinary cooperation are key subjects. The programme includes courses in sociology, psychology, ethics, law, social policy, scientific theory and research methods.
This is how you learn
We believe that learning is an active process that unfolds in interaction with others. Hence, the programme includes various teaching- and learning methods with focus on individual activity and participation to strengthen the learning process. Clinical practice and fieldwork comprise approximately one quarter of the programme. During fieldwork, you get the opportunity to translate your theoretical knowledge into action.
Where do social workers work?
Social workers may work in primary health-, social- and welfare services, NAV (The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration), child welfare services, hospitals, children and adult mental health services, addiction treatment, schools, family counselling, care and supervision of convicted criminals by correctional services, with refugees, immigrants and in non-profit organizations. In addition to working directly with people, social workers also engage in political influence, research, teaching, administration and management.
Further academic opportunities
Many social workers pursue continuing education after they have obtained their Bachelor’s degree. An increasing number attend a social work- or an interdisciplinary Master’s degree programme. There are also numerous advanced study programmes relevant to social workers and social work.
This is why you should choose VID for your Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
- We have a long and broad experience with the Social Work programme
- We pay close attention to our students
- We provide relevant fieldwork placement locations
- You may complete parts of the programme abroad
- We offer a congenial student environment and focus on student democracy
- VID is centrally located
Fieldwork
An 18-week period of practical fieldwork will be implemented in the fourth semester for full-time students and in the sixth semester for part-time students. You may carry out fieldwork abroad.
Educational resources for bachelor in social work
Educational resources are resources such as are used in connection with practice, practice exercises and for supervisors.
Courses
- The Basics of Social Work
- Psychology
- Sociology and Social Anthropology
- Community Work
- Communications and Ethics
- Social Policy, Economy and Law
- Social Work in the Public Welfare Administration
- Social Work with individuals and families
- Social Work and Client-oriented Practice
- Marginalization and Anti-Discriminating Social Work
- Social Group Work
- Social Work in Organizations
- Specialization Course
- Scientific methods and Bachelor’s Thesis
- Values and relationships in Professional Practice
Articles
Working so that children can feel good
Det jeg liker aller best ved jobben er at jeg kan hjelpe barn, som har det vanskelig hjemme, til å få det bedre, sier sosionom Charlotte Eriksen.
- Part-time, Diakonhjemmet, Oslo, (SOSDEL)
Programme code
SOSDEL
Type
Part-time
Campus
City
Credits
180
Length of study
4 year
Supported by Lånekassen?
Academic responsibility
Places
50
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Fees
Price for Semester fee Copy fee / student council Tuition fee Total per semester Priser SOSDEL 2020-2021 460 320 6100 6880 Part-time 2019–2020 460 320 6100 6880 All fees are in Norwegian kroner. Les mer om studie- og semesteravgift.
Organization of the study
The part-time programme lasts four years. There are two weekly sessions per semester during the first, second and fourth year of study. The third year of study is full-time. In addition to the weekly sessions, the programme is based on independent study and collaboration in study groups. All teaching and student activities require compulsory attendance. The part-time programme enables you to combine studies with part-time employment.
- Full-time, Diakonhjemmet, Oslo, (SOSHEL)
Programme code
SOSHEL
Type
Full-time
Campus
City
Credits
180
Length of study
3 year
Supported by Lånekassen?
Academic responsibility
Places
85
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Points required
Fees
Price for Semester fee Copy fee / student council Tuition fee Total per semester Priser SOSHEL 2020-2021 460 320 5600 6380 Full-time 2019–2020 460 320 4600 5380 All fees are in Norwegian kroner. Les mer om studie- og semesteravgift.
Organization of the study
The full-time programme lasts three years. Parts of the teaching and student activities require compulsory attendance.
Application
Part-time, Diakonhjemmet, Oslo, (SOSDEL)
Admissions requirements
Higher education entrance qualification. Read more about Higher education entrance qualification at The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service.
It is possible to apply with prior learning and work experience. This is for applicants that is above 25 years old. Read more about prior learning and work experience on our admission site.
Questions about admission?
- Ella Johanne Flatland, adviser, head of admission, Oslo, phone: +4722451926, e-mail: opptak@vid.no
Application deadline
15. April 2020
Full-time, Diakonhjemmet, Oslo, (SOSHEL)
Admissions requirements
Higher education entrance qualification. Read more about Higher education entrance qualification at The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service.
It is possible to apply with prior learning and work experience. This is for applicants that is above 25 years old. Read more about prior learning and work experience on our admission site.
Questions about admission?
- Ella Johanne Flatland, adviser, head of admission, Oslo, phone: +4722451926, e-mail: opptak@vid.no
Application deadline
15. April 2020
Resources
- Programme descriptions
- Reading lists
- 2019–2020: Reading lists, fall 2019, Bachelor of social work, VID Diakonhjemmet, Oslo
- 2019–2020: Reading lists, spring 2020, Bachelor of social work, VID Diakonhjemmet, Oslo
- 2018–2019: Sosialt arbeid, bachelor, pensum - rev 7.11.18
- 2017–2018: Social work, bachelor, 2017–2018, reading list
- 2016–2017: Social work, reading list, 2016–2017
- 2015–2016: Social work, reading list, 2015–2016