Frequently asked questions
Questions about admission.
Can I study independent courses and build my own social work degree?
No, you may not. The courses included in the social work programme are not available as stand-alone courses. The exception is courses given at second cycle level during the 7th semester.
What do admission statistics look like?
It varies from semester to semester. You can search for the information on the website of the Swedish Council for Higher Education, where there are statistics for programmes and courses throughout Sweden:
I'm having trouble registering for the course I'm accepted to, where can I ask for help?
You contact the department's study administration by e-mail or phone 018‑471 51 87
Questions about study plans
Is it possible to attend remotely?
No, it is not. All teaching takes place on campus. The exception is placement in the 5th semester within the Social Work programme, which can be placed in another location by agreement.
How is the education organised on campus and are you there every day?
The studies are conducted on campus, and the number of meetings is shown in the schedule for each course. On average, there are lectures or seminars about three times a week, which corresponds to about 6-8 hours of teacher-led teaching per week, the rest of the study time consists of group work, seminars, own reading and more.
Questions about student finance
I want to book a study interview, how do I do it?
You can either call or email the study advisors to schedule a meeting. You can find contact details on the Department's website, study guidance.
What can I, who has a disability, do to get support?
If you have a permanent disability that becomes an obstacle in your studies, you can receive support during your study time at the university. Remember to apply for pedagogical support in good time, preferably already when you apply for a course at Uppsala University. Here is more information:
Pedagogical support for you who are studying
There are coordinators who work with targeted pedagogical support for students and doctoral students with disabilities, both in Uppsala and on Gotland. When you have received a decision on adaptation, you contact the department's study guidance.
Questions about the degree
What kind of degree will I get after the Social Work programme?
The Social Work programme leads to a social work degree, which is a professional degree. When you have studied semesters 1 - 6 of the Social Work programme, you can also apply for a general philosophy bachelor's degree with the main field of social work. You can find more information on the university's degree page.