UNIVERSITY MASTER’S DEGREE

IN SOCIAL WORK, WELFARE STATE AND

SOCIAL INTERVENTION
METHODOLOGIES
CÓDIGO 261201
 UNIVERSITY MASTER’S DEGREE
IN SOCIAL WORK, WELFARE STATE AND
SOCIAL INTERVENTION METHODOLOGIES

CÓDIGO 261201

INDEX

INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION

INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION

INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS

INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

UNIVERSITY MASTER´S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK, WELFARE STATE CÓDIGO 261201
AND SOCIAL INTERVENTION METHODOLOGIES

University Master´s Degree in Social Work, Welfare State and

Social Intervention Methodologies

INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION

Name and status of awarding institution

Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia.
Public university.
Name of qualification and title conferred in original language
Máster Universitario en Trabajo Social, Estado del Bienestar y Metodologías de
Intervención Social por la Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia.
Status
National validity.
Approved by Accord of the Council of Ministers on January 1st, 2014.
Main field(s) of study for the qualification
The study is included in the field of Social Sciences and Law.
Language(s) of instruction/examination
The degree is taught in Spanish.
INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION
Level of qualification
Level 3 (Master) in the Spanish Framework of Higher Education (MECES) is
equivalent to level 7 of European Qualification Framework (EQF).
Official length of programme
The official length of programme is 60 ECTS and 1 year full time.
Access requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or Legal Sciences.

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INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS

Mode of study
Distance learning full time.
Programme requirements
The programme of studies is composed of 42 compulsory ECTS, 12 elective
ECTS and 6 Master's Dissertation ECTS
Subjects

• Methods and Social Research Techniques

• Welfare State: Spain, Europe and America
• Design, Planning and Management of Social Projects
• Social Intervention and Youth
• Social Intervention and Aging
• Communication in Social Work and Social Services
• Social Intervention Network: Digital Social Work
• Autonomy, Dependency and Disability: Future Trends
• Social Intervention and Gender Violence
• Social Intervention and Development Cooperation
• Relational Processes, Empowerment and Social Intervention: from
Individual to Communities
• Intervention in Health Care Administration
• Protecting the Elderly. Dependency, Disability and Incapacitation
• Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Criminal Law
• Legal Aspects of Immigration
• History of Public Service
• Vulnerable Groups and Human Rights
• Cultural Diversity Management in Contemporary Society
• MSW Thesis
Grading scheme
In the Spanish university system, modules/courses are graded on a scale of 0 to
10 points with the following qualitative equivalence:
0-4.9: "suspenso"; 5-6.9: "aprobado"; 7-8.9: "notable"; 9-10: "sobresaliente". A
special mention, "Matrícula de Honor" may be granted to up to 5% of the
students in a group provided they have got a "sobresaliente". To pass a
module/course it is necessary to get at least 5 points.

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In cases of recognition of ECTS, professional experience, cultural or sports

activities, or student representation no grading will be recorded but, where
appropiate, the word "Apto".

INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

Access to further study
This qualification gives access to Doctoral studies, provided that the student
has completed a minimum of 300 ECTS in the overall teachings of Bachelor and
Master.
Stated objectives associated with the qualification and professional status (if
applicable)
Possess advanced knowledge and detailed and informed understanding of the
conceptual, methodological and technological tools for research and highly
specialized work in the field of Social Work. Knowing efficiently locate and
interpret sources of information theory and practices and apply knowledge to
solve complex multidisciplinary problems and unpublished. Knowing define,
document and argue from the point of view of methodology, scientific,
administrative, legal and ethical protocols complex, innovative and sustainable
intervention, adapting to unprecedented socio-economic and psychological
contexts. Demonstrate mastery of the advanced techniques of interpersonal,
inter-mediation, and between different social environments, media, cultural
and political.

Increase knowledge and skills of the professionals of social work, enhancing

their scientific training and competence to develop research that could lead to
the defense of doctoral theses in the field of our discipline. Analyze the
characteristics, problems and trends of development of the welfare state and
social services, as the exercise of professional social workers and develops in
certain areas, it responds to demands of the population, and have a direct
relationship with notion of democratic citizenship. Deepening the various
methodologies of social intervention, providing qualified information and
experiences from research projects led by teachers of the Master, who can face
new and old challenges to social inclusion. Interacting digitally.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
https://www.uned.es

INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM