Bachelor of Social Work

The tuition fee is 79,830 AED per year.

The Bachelor of Social Work at United Arab Emirates University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, prepares students for professional practice supporting individuals, families and communities facing social, economic or health-related challenges. Social work programs typically combine coursework in human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy, case management, counseling techniques and community organization with supervised practical experience in social service settings. Students learn theoretical frameworks for understanding human development across the lifespan, family systems, and the effects of poverty, disability, illness and displacement on wellbeing. Practice-oriented courses cover interviewing and assessment skills, crisis intervention, group work methods and ethical standards for working with vulnerable populations. The discipline also addresses how social policy is designed and implemented, giving students an understanding of the institutions, laws and funding structures that shape available services. Cultural competence is emphasized throughout, since social workers engage with diverse family structures, religious practices and community norms. Many programs require field placements in hospitals, schools, government social services, or nonprofit organizations, allowing students to apply classroom learning under supervision before graduation. Career paths for social work graduates include case management in health and human services agencies, school social work, child and family services, community development organizations, and roles within government ministries responsible for social welfare. Some graduates pursue advanced degrees in social work, counseling or public health. Based in Abu Dhabi, the program situates social work education within the social service landscape of the United Arab Emirates, where demand continues to grow for professionals trained to support families and individuals. Instruction is delivered in English. The degree is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the UAE. Founded in 1976, it aspires to be a research-intensive institution, currently serving over 20,000 students.