Program Overview
The Social Work at Tel-Aviv University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tel Aviv Yaffo, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Compulsory Courses: 30 hours
- Elective Courses: 6 hours
- Field Experience: One day per week
- - The psychological toll of traumatic events: theoretical & conceptual aspects /Dr. Ruvie Rogel
- - Intervention & Trauma integrative workshop/ Dr. Carmit Katz
- - Social policy aspects of coping with long term stress/ Dr. Yossi Korazim
- - Site Visits/ Dr. Carmit Katz
- - Research Paradigms & Methods/ Prof. Einat Peled
- - Dealing with stressful & traumatic situations: basic intervention skills/ Dr. Rony Berger
- - Evaluation of Social Services/ Dr. Avital Kaye-Tzadok
- - Theory & practice od social planning & social management/ Dr. Guy Shilo
- - Group intervention in stressful situations/ Dr. Rena Feigin
- - The impact of prolonged exposure to disasters on coping resiliency & general wellbeing/ Dr. Avital Kaye-Tzadok
- - Domestic violence related stress: assessment & intervention/ Prof. Einat Peled
- - Theory & practice of advancing community based interventions for acute & long term crisis in under developed countries/ Dr. Mike Naftali
- - Positive psychology interventions: theory & practice/ Prof. Tammie Ronen
- - Coping with life stressors: individual & family risk factors & resources/Dr. Dan Sharon
- - Innovative interventions in collective traumatic events: hands-on practice & academic knowledge/ Dr. Ruvie Rogel
- -An integrative Scope of the Mind-Body: implications for Stress, Health and Well-Being/ Dr. Noga Tsur
- - Integrating religion & spirituality into psychotherapy/ Dr. Hisham Abu-Raiya
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Our program is open to candidates from all countries who hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in social work or a related field.
Application Materials and RequirementsApplicants are asked to submit the following with their online application form (all documents must be in original and sent from their source):
- Copy of bachelor\xc2\x92s degree diploma
- Official transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended
- General GPA requirement of 80 on a scale of 100, 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or C on the ECTS scale. These are approximate and candidates with other strengths are also encouraged to apply.
- If your transcripts are not written in English, you will need to acquire a translated copy which will need to be notarized for authenticity.
- Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources
- Personal essay stating academic and career objectives: 300 -500 words presenting the candidate\'s purpose and interest in pursuing the MA program in Social Work specializing in Crisis and Trauma studies. Please also refer to the connection between the program and your academic and/or professional experience and aspirations.
- Please note, that while the degree offered by the program is granted by the Bob Shapell School of Social Work, it is not an MSW degree.
- Resume/CV
- Your TOEFL or IELTS exam scores, if your native language is not English or your previous academic degree was not taught in English.
- Minimum TOEFL requirements: 573 on the paper based test; 230 on the computer based test; and 89 on the internet based test. The University\'s Code is 7704.
- Minimum IELTS requirements: Overall Band Score of 7.0.
- $100 USD application fee, payable by credit card or bank transfer.
- One passport sized photo
- A Health Declaration form (to be filled out by the applicant) and a Medical Form (to be filled out by a licensed doctor). Both forms are not mandatory while an applicant\'s file is marked as \'Under Review,\' but are highly suggested to be sent in as soon as possible.
Application Deadline:
Rolling admissions.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tel-Aviv University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Tel-Aviv University
Tel-Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv University (TAU) is a public research university in Tel Aviv, Israel. With over 30,000 students, it is the largest frontal learning university in the country. Located in northwest Tel...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 10 months