Social Services, Bachelor of Social Services
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
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Campus location
Helsinki, Finland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Introduction
Social Services, Bachelor of Social Services
As a Bachelor of Social Services you are qualified to work with various client groups. The work may consist of supporting clients in their home or community settings, co-ordination of services, or supportive guidance and assistance. As a student you will take part in thematic learning processes such as: expanding knowledge of Social Pedagogy, collaboration with working life partners and investigative development within social services. The learning methods may include: individual learning, group work and project learning. As a student you can participate in international activities in various ways at different stages of your studies.
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Program Outcome
Degree title: Bachelor of Social Services
Credits: 210 ECTS
Faculty members of the degree programme are pedagogically qualified teachers who have experience teaching in English. The English tuition degree programme at Metropolia is one of the most experienced in Finland. The degree programme annually invites guest lecturers to enrich the programme. Teaching methods include for example, lectures, discussions, group work, learning assignments, projects, workshops, e-learning and independent studies.
You will be part of a multicultural student group. Although the majority of students are Finnish, there are some 15 other nationalities represented in the entire degree programme student group.
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Career Opportunities
As a student of the degree programme you will have many opportunities to join in international activities.
The degree programme is in partnership with a number of universities and institutions of higher education in many European countries, Africa, Asia and the USA. Activities include student and staff exchanges, international projects and intensive week programmes.
A majority of the degree programme students participate in some exchange programme and complete either the second or third placement in another country.