MA/MS in Barnevernsarbeid is a master's degree in Medicine & Health programme taught at Volda University College in Volda, Norway. The programme is delivered on campus. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in Norwegian.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Medicine & Health
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)
Language: Norwegian
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This master's programme develops analytical, critical, practical and legal competence for complex work with children, young people and families in vulnerable situations. Core courses cover perspectives on these families, child welfare practice, innovation and interprofessional collaboration, research methods and philosophy of science, and law in child welfare work. Students complete a four-week continuous practice period and a 30-credit master's thesis.
Study can be taken full-time or part-time, with progression adjustable during the course. The degree qualifies for positions in municipal and state child welfare services, where a master's requirement applies to certain functions from 2031, and for research and education institutions. It also gives a basis for admission to PhD programmes.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Completed bachelor programme giving the professional title sosionom, vernepleier or barnevernspedagog. Applicants with other health, educational, psychological or social science bachelor degrees and at least one year of relevant work experience may receive individual assessment. Minimum average grade C from the bachelor degree is required; long relevant practice may replace the C requirement after individual assessment.
