Social Services

Degree:

Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care

Degree title:

Bachelor of Social Services

Credits:

210 ects

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Studies include approximately 30 weeks of practical training in total. There are several internships during studies starting from first year of studies.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Degree Regulations of Metropolia university of applied scienses: >>

Access to further studies

Access to Master’s Degree studies at university of applied sciences or university and access to specialisation studies.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

A student has an opportunity to make earlier learning visible and get a decision on the recognition of these competences. For further information see the General instructions of recognition of prior learning.

Profile of the programme

We train well rounded, responsible experts in social welfare to work boldly for human rights and a sustainable future.
Look at the General Description of the Programme:
social counceling: >>
early childhood education: >>

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The foundation of professionalism for Bachelors of Social Services is built on the socio-pedagogical approach. Bachelors of Social Services are capable of analysing social phenomena and understand their significance to people’s lives and wellbeing. Combining pedagogical (education and learning) and social (societal) perspectives at work is emphasised in social pedagogy. The work is carried out in the daily lives of people of different ages in their own living environment. Bachelors of Social Services are also capable of taking on tasks requiring development and leadership skills, promoting the social perspective within social services as well as multiprofessionalism and networking within the overlapping areas among welfare providers.
Bachelors of Social Services are qualified to work with various client groups in the field of social pedagogy. The work can consist of supervision, counselling, co-ordination of services and managerial work in communities or in a residential setting. Bachelors of Social Services work in early childhood education, child protection, in family work and youth work as well as with the elderly. They also work in prevention of substance abuse or promotion of mental health. The degree can give a qualification to work within early childhood education.

Key learning outcomes

The curriculum of the degree programme is based on the following competence areas of the Bachelors of Social Services (the UAS social services network):

1. Ethical competence in social services
2. Competence in customer work
3. Competence in service systems in the social field
4. Critical and participatory societal competences
5. Research based development and innovation competences
6. Work community, leadership, and entrepreneurial competences

Graduation requirements

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses (210 ECTS).

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

It is possible to go to student exchange for 3 to 6 months during 2nd or 3rd year of studies.

Specific admission requirements

General admission criterias of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Mode of study

Undergraduate Programmes: Mainly full-time studies.

Programme director

Head of Degree Programme
Katarina Groop
Email: katarina.groop(at)metropolia.fi

Social Services, early childhood education

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Social Services, social counceling

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Social Services, social counceling

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Social Services, early childhood education

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Social Services

Social Services, early childhood education

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Social Services

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Social Services

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Social Services

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Social Services

Degree programme description

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Qualification requirements and regulations

Access to further studies

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Profile of the programme

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Key learning outcomes

Graduation requirements

Level of qualification

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

Specific admission requirements

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Mode of study

Programme director

Curricula

2024 - 2025

Social Services, early childhood education

Social Services, social counceling

Social Services, social counceling

2023 - 2024

Social Services, early childhood education

Social Services, early childhood education

2022 - 2023

Social Services

2021 - 2022

Social Services

2020 - 2021

Social Services

Academic year 2023 – 2024 realizations

Third Internship,Laajuus 20 op

Social Councelling with Adults,Laajuus 5 op

Professional growth,Laajuus 5 op

Professional Communication and Academic Writing,Laajuus 5 op

Professional Communication and Academic Writing,Laajuus 5 op

Professional Communication and Academic Writing,Laajuus 5 op

Professional Communication and Academic Writing,Laajuus 5 op

Comparing International Perspectives on Provision of Social and Health Services,Laajuus 5 op

Life Course Support in Socio-Pedagogical Work and Professional English,Laajuus 10 op

Life Course Support in Socio-Pedagogical Work and Professional English,Laajuus 10 op

Life Course Support in Socio-Pedagogical Work and Professional English,Laajuus 10 op

Life Course Support in Socio-Pedagogical Work and Professional English,Laajuus 10 op

Special Education in Different Phases of Life,Laajuus 5 op

Special Education in Different Phases of Life,Laajuus 5 op

Global awareness of children and Families,Laajuus 1 op

Global awareness of children and Families,Laajuus 1 op

Global awareness of Wellbeing of Children and the Youth,Laajuus 5 op

Internship 1 - Social Service Work in the Client’s Everyday Life,Laajuus 5 op

Internship 1 - Social Service Work in the Client’s Everyday Life,Laajuus 5 op

Internship 1 - Social Service Work in the Client’s Everyday Life,Laajuus 5 op

Internship 2 – Professional Work with Clients in the Social Field,Laajuus 15 op

Internship 2 – Professional Work with Clients in the Social Field,Laajuus 15 op

Internship 2 – Professional Work with Clients in the Social Field,Laajuus 15 op

Internship 3 – Strengthening Professional Competence of Bachelors of Social Services,Laajuus 20 op

Internship in the Voluntary and Civic Environments,Laajuus 5 op

Internship in the Voluntary and Civic Environments,Laajuus 5 op

Internship in the Voluntary and Civic Environments,Laajuus 5 op

Internship in ECEC,Laajuus 15 op

Wellbeing and participation,Laajuus 5 op

Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production,Laajuus 5 op

Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production,Laajuus 5 op

Development of the Welfare State,Laajuus 5 op

Development of the Welfare State,Laajuus 5 op

Development of the Welfare State,Laajuus 5 op

Development of the Welfare State,Laajuus 5 op

Human Growth and Development,Laajuus 5 op

Human Growth and Development,Laajuus 5 op

Human Growth and Development,Laajuus 5 op

Human Growth and Development,Laajuus 5 op

Introduction to Social Pedagogy,Laajuus 5 op

Introduction to Social Pedagogy,Laajuus 5 op

Introduction to Social Pedagogy,Laajuus 5 op

Introduction to Social Pedagogy,Laajuus 5 op

Abusive Behaviour and Domestic Violence,Laajuus 5 op

Supporting Development and Learning in Early Childhood Development,Laajuus 5 op

Supporting Development and Learning in Early Childhood Development,Laajuus 5 op

Language aware and anti-discriminatory guidance,Laajuus 5 op

Supporting Children's Sense of Community and Agency,Laajuus 5 op

Everyday Lives of Children and Families,Laajuus 5 op