Migration and Intercultural Relations

This Master's programme addresses the improvement of knowledge and skills for people working with interventions for vulnerable children and marginalized families. The European Master in Social Work with Families and Children (MFAMILY) will develop an education that will provide unique knowledge and innovative competences for international comparative child and family social work. Students will be updated on the latest research and practices on social work interventions for vulnerable children and families.

The MFAMILY has been developed by University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal), University of Gothenburg (Sweden), University of Stavanger (Norway) and Makerere University (Uganda).

The programme is administered by the University Institute of Lisbon, and students must commence their studies in Portugal. After the first semester they can decide where they will go on exchange to other partner institutions.

The Master programme builds upon a first degree such as a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in a related field (e.g. Social Work, Sociology).The final grade must be a minimum of C+ or equivalent and proven by certificates. Preliminary transcripts are acceptable when applying, but the final degree certificate is required before the start of the programme.Preference will be given to applicants who can document knowledge of Family Social Work and empirical methods. Modules completed at the undergraduate level, papers, essays and examination results are considered valid documentation. Preference will also be given to qualified applicants who, in addition, have relevant professional experience.Language Requirements: See http://mfamily.iscte-iul.pt/index.php/aplication-and-admission-requirements for more details.

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