University of Pécs MA in Social Work
University of Pécs

University of Pécs

MA in Social Work

Pécs, Hungary

MA

4 semesters

English

Full time

30 Nov 2026

Feb 2027

EUR 2,500 / per semester *

On-Campus

* per semester for non-EU students; 1900 EUR per semester for EU students. Application fee EUR 140.

Key Summary

About: The MA in Social Work at The University of Pécs trains social workers to protect human rights, promote social justice and introduce professional innovations. You'll study human behavior, social systems, social integration, service design, management, evaluation and social policy research. The programme meets international standards and prepares graduates for practice, leadership and PhD. The University of Pécs (founded 1367) has 22,000 students and programmes in English and German.

Career Outcomes: Graduates work in social services, NGOs and government as Program Director, Policy Analyst, Researcher, Mental Health Therapist / Counselor, Community Development Program Manager, International Development Specialist in advocacy settings.

The study program is designed to train Social Workers who are competent in Social Work practice and are prepared to introduce professional innovations while protecting human rights and representing the values of social justice. As professionals, they utilize their extensive knowledge and specific competencies on human behavior and on social systems; thereby serving purposes of social integration, strengthening democratic relations, and promoting human development. They are able to elaborate on social issues and conduct research to work out professional alternatives; design, manage and evaluate social services; and represent the profession in a variety of public spheres. Professional requirements are in accordance with international scientific results and professional expectations. Students are prepared to continue their studies to obtain a Ph.D. degree.

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