Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Degree in Social Work

Did you know that around 20% of the Spanish population is in a situation of poverty or social exclusion? Given this fact, the work of the social worker is now more important than ever. With this degree, you will learn to design actions and strategies that promote social equity and improve the situation of vulnerable groups (children, homeless people, dependent people, etc.).

• Do you want to become an agent of change and promote a more just society?
• Have you always liked participating in charitable actions?
• Are you a creative person with communication skills, willing to find innovative solutions?
• Would you like to work with other education, health and justice professionals to change lives?

Why is UFV the best option to study Social Work?

ONLY at UFV will you have the opportunity to learn at the Comprehensive Family Support Center (CAIF), located on the same campus, where you will be able to delve deeper into the most important problems in the family environment.

You will specialize with a mention to choose between: Social intervention with vulnerable groups or Development Cooperation, two areas with great challenges today.

You will learn in a practical way with real cases, visits to institutions and social centres, conferences with experts, simulations, communication workshops, debates, training trips and much more!

You will do social internships in NGOs and choose from hundreds of projects those that best fit your vocation. It will be a great opportunity to discover the areas in which you want to focus your career.

You will do professional internships in institutions or social companies and you will be able to collaborate with the university's own foundation, Fundación Altius.

You can study the degree in Social Education and the degree in Social Work at the same time, starting from the first year, with a wide programme of validations and discounts, and finish it in just 5 years.

You will always have a university campus open to you with the latest equipment: computer labs, simulation centres, study rooms, a sports centre, radio studios, sets, food trucks, etc.

You will study at a university dedicated to helping others and with an intense university life. You will be able to sign up for other volunteering projects, missions, the Be The Change student society, the Debating Society, theatre and hundreds of other activities.