Study programme	Social Work
Higher Education Institution	University of Latvia
Study field	Social Welfare

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	47762
EQF/LQF Level	7
Study Programme Type	Otrā cikla augstākās izglītības programma maģistra grāda un septītā līmeņa profesionālās kvalifikācijas ieguvei, īstenojama pēc pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Second-cycle (professional master's) study programme
Thematic group	Sociālie pakalpojumi
ISCED code	0921; 0923
ISCED	Sociālie pakalpojumi
Credit points	120; 90
Degree to be acquired	Professional master's degree in social work (Mg. soc. d.)
Qualification to be obtained	Senior social worker
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years; 1 years, 5 months
Language	latvian

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	14.09.2022
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	15.09.2028

Knowledge
1. To demonstrate deep theoretical knowledge and understanding of social work practice models, theoretical perspectives, ethics, approaches and methods and their application at different levels of social work;
2. To apply critical thinking and scientific approach in the analysis and solution of social welfare problems, as well as to know innovative solutions for the development of social work in contact with related fields.
Skills
1.To critically analyze social processes in their interaction, plan and administer social work development strategies, resources, problem solutions at different levels, evaluate socio-structural conditions for reducing the impact of discrimination, oppression and social inequality, as well as environmental deficiencies on human and social development;
2. To create new knowledge in the development of social work theories and practices by integrating original social work research results and findings based on the achievements of other sciences;
3. To promote social balance and harmony, protection of human rights, active participation in solving important social problems in society, maintaining social dialogue and expressing non-violent position;
4. To independently organize the implementation of social work, promote cooperation with other professions, sectors and research results, be able to improve and, if necessary, change the existing social welfare system or its elements;
5. Reasoned justification and decision-making, operating in difficult conditions, offering innovative solutions for welfare research and development of the social work profession.
Competence
1. To solve professional issues in difficult situations, to develop new strategic approaches, to take responsibility for contribution to the development of professional social work, improvement of the social security system, to create a socially responsible professional environment
2. To integrate knowledge and practice in the field of social welfare, as well as to integrate theory and practice from different fields of science, considering the professional values and ethical principles of social work.