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Social Work promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and autonomy of the person to improve his/her well-being. Social Work, through the use of theories of human behaviour and social protection systems, intervenes in the problems of people in their social environment. Using theories of human behaviour and social systems and respecting the specific traditions and cultures of different ethnic groups, Social Work intervenes with regard to people's problems. The principles of human rights and social justice, as well as those of responsibility and collective quality of life are fundamental to Social Work in different countries.
Social Work at Iscte
The Degree in Social Work began at Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE) in 2010, following the 1st Doctoral Programme in Social Work, in 2004, in partnership with the Higher Institute of Social Work of Lisbon (1st Portuguese School of Social Work - 1935). The Iscte is the first public university teaching establishment to provide the 3 study cycles in Social Work training in Portugal. 2008 - Master's Degree Programme in Social Work; 2010 - Degree in Social Work; 2010 - Doctorate in Social Work. 2020 - Postgraduate Degree in Social Work in Health. 2021 - ESWOCHY - European Master, in Social Work with Children and Youth.
Within the scope of the Degree in Social Work we have almost two hundred cooperation protocols with civil society, the state and social organisations for the development of training actions, supervision and evaluation of professional practice, especially curricular internships.
Objectives
- To provide the acquisition of knowledge about Social Work, its genesis, evolution, theory, field and areas of intervention, within the framework of social protection systems and social policy;
- Train competences in Social Work, namely: the understanding of social problems, social policies, methodologies of professional intervention and the different organisational/institutional contexts;
- To study intervention methodologies with individuals, families, groups and communities;
- To train social workers for qualified professional practice, in various units and levels of action, aimed at improving the living conditions of population groups in situations of greater vulnerability, promoting their well-being and social citizenship.
Message from Prof. Annamaria Campanini, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), on World Social Work Day 2024
WSWD 2024 English: https://youtu.be/Xh8EB2zY14Q
WSWD 2024 French: https://youtu.be/nqe3RjbdNAY?si=j47ctajluBmJmZwV
WSWD 2024 Italian: https://youtu.be/omUInxBbpe8?si=vsPniBwkVjR9KBAA
WSWD 2024 Spanish: https://youtu.be/laaZC17DZO0?si=bL2E3r3o3B-xwM8m
I welcome the students and candidates to attend the Degree in Social Work in Iscte and wish them all quality training, a sense of belonging and good integration into the labour market after completing their studies.
At present, the major global societal challenges are essentially centred on social issues with increasing impact on human relationships in society, recognition of human rights and guarantees of equal Social Welfare for all, promoting more sustainable societies/communities.
The degree in Social Work is based on an affirmative intervention in the societal transformations (labour and employment system, sociability and culture, State/Society relations, demographic dynamics) that have occurred in the last decade with significant consequences on the professional practice of social workers.
The emergence of new social issues, namely: new forms of poverty and exclusion, unemployment and economic insertion mechanisms, migrations, super diversity, associated social problems, the increased importance of the territorial dimension and of the partnership mechanisms and contractualisation of local social policies, the rationalisation and efficiency requirements of social projects, are currently major challenges for Social Work.
Join an innovative and current training project for the social and human development of contemporary society.
A WARM HUG
2026/2027
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Social Psychology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Laboratory in Social Work Settings and Fields * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Social Law * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Sociological Theory: Major Schools of Thought * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Theory and History of Social Work * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Family Law and Child * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Introduction to Excel Optional Courses > Transversal Skills > Conditioned | 2 | 2.0 |
| Modernity and the Social Question * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Organization, Management, Planning and Evaluation in Social Work * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Social Work Methods of Intervention * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Stress Management Optional Courses > Transversal Skills > Conditioned | 2 | 2.0 |
| Writing Scientific and Technical Texts * | 2 | 2.0 |
Recommended optative
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory: Ethics and Profession in Social Work * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Personality Theories * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Research Methods and Techniques in Social Sciences * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Social Classes and Stratification * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Social Work with Children, Youth and Families * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Descriptive Data Analysis * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Social Work Placement I * | 2 | 12.0 |
| Social Work with Adults and Elderly * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Society and Social Policy * | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Approaches to Psychopathology * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Demography * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Seminar Community and Groups Intervention * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Seminar Social Work Profissional Pratices * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Social Rights and Social Change * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Social Work Placement II * | 2 | 18.0 |
Recommended optative
2025/2026
A national candidate (or equivalent) is considered to be the one who:
A national or equivalent candidate competes for higher education through the National Competition for Access – National Call, managed entirely by the Directorate General for Higher Education (DGES). See here. That is, the application is not submitted or analyzed by Iscte, but by DGES.
1 Apart from the spouse, the unmarried partner is also eligible if accompanied by documentary evidence. | 2 Children over the age of 21 who remain dependent on the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible. | 3 Children who live with the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible.
| Entrance examinations minimum score | Minimum application score | Formula for calculating the application score |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | 100 | Secondary school average 50% + Entrance examination average 50% |
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 697.00 € |
| Year 2 | 697.00 € |
| Year 3 | 697.00 € |
An international candidate is considered to be one who:
An international candidate wishing to apply for an Iscte programme competes through a Special Competition, managed by Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. In other words, the application is presented and analyzed by the Iscte, through the Candidature Analysis Commission of the undergraduate programme for which the candidate has applied.
International candidates who meet the respective screening and selection criteria available for consultation here (see under ranking and admission criteria), may apply for this Special Contest.
National international candidates from China should also consult this page.
International candidates who are nationals of Brazil should also consult this page.
The application is online, on our Fénix academic management platform.
To learn more about the application process, and to move forward with yours, please consult this page.
The enrolment and registration of candidates who have applied for the programme is subject to the payment of the registration fee.
The tuition applied to international students is available on the programme presentation page. The tuition fees regulations are mandatory to read and available here.
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 5500.00 € |
| 2nd Year | 5500.00 € |
| 3rd Year | 5500.00 € |
See the previous tab "International Candidate".
The application to this competition follows a previous stage of registration in the M23 tests, which are mandatory at Iscte, typically in July. Candidates who meet all the following conditions can apply for these tests:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
The Special Competition for Holders of Double Certification Courses of Secondary Level and Specialized Artistic Courses is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese)
If you are unsure about your candidates profile, please fill in the contact form.
Graduates from the programme will have the skills to work in a great variety of institutions, including: