Master's Degree Programme in
Welfare, Society and Social Work
Enrolment from 2025/2026
Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-87 R (Social services and policies)

Venue:

Venice

Language:

Italian

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

The programme at a glance

1

you will enhance your capacity to analyse and interpret modern social phenomena while studying in an environment that fosters dialogue and exchange with students from diverse academic backgrounds and cities. You will gain skills in examining the evolution of social and citizenship rights, gender issues, migration, and the transformations in welfare systems across Europe

2

you will explore significant social issues (gender, generations, immigration, welfare, social work) and innovative theoretical approaches that aim to interpret them. You will acquire solid expertise in the planning and management of social and healthcare policies, as well as in the analysis and evaluation of Italian and European social policies

3

through participatory teaching methods, you will gain the theoretical and practical tools required to read, analyse, and interpret contemporary social phenomena, whilst also developing the essential skills for planning and managing social interventions and conducting social research. Internships are a crucial feature of the programme

After graduation

upon passing the Italian State Examination (Register A), you will qualify as a specialist social worker, armed with methodological, technical, and organisational management skills in social services, along with expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating social policies and interventions

you may work as a project manager, coordinating social work

you will be well suited for research on social policies, concentrating on the design, implementation, and evaluation of social policies and interventions

Contacts

Humanistic Campus

ADiSS - Humanistic Campus
Malcanton Marcorà [ITA], Dorsoduro 3484/D, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.umanistico@unive.it
Humanistic area internships: stage.areaumanistica@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campusumanistico@unive.it

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/fmr8