Bachelor of Social Work
About This Programme
Professional social work practice, welfare and community development.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education
University General Education requirements (21 CH).
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus additional General Education elective credits selected across Themes 6-11 (Quantitative Reasoning & Critical Thinking, Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness, and Cultural Diversity), per the University's General Education framework.
College Requirements
- HSSR101 Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences3 credits
- HSSR103 People, Places, and Society3 credits
Social Work Major Required Courses
70 CH.
- SWK201 Ethical Practices in Social Work3 credits
- SWK205 Foundations of Social Welfare and Services3 credits
- SWK210 Introduction to Humanitarian Social Work3 credits
- SWK220 Social Policy & Services3 credits
- SWK230 Human Behavior in Social Environments3 credits
- SWK240 Social Work Research Methods4 credits
- SWK250 Social Work Practice I: Individuals3 credits
- SWK251 Social Work Practice I: Skills1 credit
- SWK320 Social Policy Research3 credits
- SWK333 Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice3 credits
- SWK334 Social Work Counselling3 credits
- SWK350 Social Work Practice II: Families3 credits
- SWK351 Social Work Practice II: Skills1 credit
- SWK355 Social Work Leadership3 credits
- SWK360 Social Work Practice III3 credits
- SWK361 Social Work Practice III: Skills1 credit
- SWK365 Social Work & Humanitarian Relief3 credits
- SWK375 Social Work & Mental Health3 credits
- SWK376 Social Work and Special Populations3 credits
- SWK385 Social Work & Substance Abuse3 credits
- SWK395 School Social Work3 credits
- SWK466 Field Seminar3 credits
- SWK485 Capstone Integrated3 credits
- SWK498 Digital Innovations in Social Work: Artificial Intelligence and Social Media3 credits
- SWK499 Special Topics In Social Work3 credits
Internship
Field practicum (11 CH).
- SWK465 Social Work Practicum I5 credits
- SWK470 Field Practicum II6 credits
Free Electives
Free elective credits selected from University course offerings.
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in government, policy, international organisations, research and the social sector, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Social Work
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Social Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Social Work
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.