# Department of Social Work

**Source**: https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work
**Parent**: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/contact/departments-and-centres

## Education in Social Work

## Welcome to the Department of Social Work!

Social work can be studied as separate courses at bachelor and master level. Our courses focus on various aspects of the Swedish welfare state and its relationship to social work.

### [Study at Department of Social Work](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.su.se/download/18.4347052c19c47d1ff802dfe/1771945121407/Study%20at%20Stockholm%20University%20Department%20of%20Social%20Work.pdf)

Broschure academic year 2026/2027

### [Admissions, FAQ and contact](https://www.su.se/english/education/how-to-apply/admissions-faq-and-contact)

Here we list some of the most common questions and answers regarding admissions and studies at Stockholm University.

### [Study with us](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/education/study-with-us)

Welcome to the Department of Social Work – one of the largest departments of Stockholm University.

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## Courses and programmes

Social work can be studied as separate courses at bachelor and master level. Our courses focus on various aspects of the Swedish welfare state and its relationship to social work.

[Search among our courses and programmes](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/education/courses-and-programmes)

## Our research

Social work as a research discipline contains studies of social problems in relations to individuals, groups and society.

- [Research subjects](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/research/research-subjects)
- [Research projects](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/research/research-projects)
- [Research groups](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/research/research-groups)

### [For incoming exchange students](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/education/incoming-exchange-students)

To be a student in a new country is an exciting challenge. We will do our best to guide you through your time with us.

### [New student](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/education/new-student)

To be at student means so much more than just studies. There are some practical things to consider around student life.

### [Become a researcher](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/research/become-a-researcher)

Postgraduate education is a unique opportunity to ask questions, find answers and try to understand a topic in depth.

### [Publications](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-social-work/research/publications)

Our researchers and students yearly produces a large amount of publications within the area of social work.