Program Overview
The Social Work at University of Pennsylvania is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 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 United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
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
- History and Philosophy of Social Work and Social Welfare
- Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- American Racism and Social Work Practice
- Foundations of Social Work Practice I
- Introduction to Social Work Research
- Policy Option
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a liberal arts perspective from an accredited college or university; or a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in social work from an accredited undergraduate social work program.\xc2\xa0It is expected that a liberal arts perspective includes courses reflecting that applicants have backgrounds in several of the following areas:\xc2\xa0society, history and tradition, arts and letters, economics, formal reasoning and analysis, the living world, the physical world, and social studies.
- An undergraduate record demonstrating academic achievement
- For international applicants whose first language is not English, TOEFL score (Institutional Code 2926; Department Code 95) or IELTS score taken in the last two years.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months