Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Social Work (in English)
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Department of Social Work in English has started accepting students in the Fall Semester of the 2016-2017 Academic Year.
Qualification Awarded
Students who successfully complete the program are entitled to receive a Social Work Bachelor's degree.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
First Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
Student admissions to the Department of Social Work is made according to the central exam results within the framework of the regulations of the Council of Higher Education.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students studying at Nişantaşı University may be exempted from some courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of a course taken at another institution is appropriate to the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and is approved by the relevant faculty/institute directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students are expected to have the program competencies defined at the end of the program. Students must have completed the 240 ECTS course load in order to graduate from the program. In addition, in order for students to be entitled to receive a diploma from this undergraduate program, their GPA must not be below 2.00.
Profile of The Programme
The general purpose of the Social Work program is to educate expert social workers with theoretical and practical skills in the field at the micro, mezzo, and macro level, and to carry out the necessary service applications on behalf of the individuals, families, and communities experiencing social problems in various fields.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
There has been no graduates from the program yet. Graduates can work in the central units of the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policies, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Justice and their provincial directorates, local administrations or in many institutions such as nurseries and day care homes, nursing homes, social assistance counseling centers, hospitals and educational institutions. They are able to take part in different units of national and international non-governmental organizations that focus especially on the needs of disadvantaged groups in societies.
Access to Further Studies
Students who graduate from this program are able apply to study in postgraduate programs. They can continue their academic studies in different social sciences such as psychology, sociology, social policy.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The exams, assessments and evaluations in the Social Work Undergraduate Program are regulated according to the Istanbul Nişantaşı University Undergraduate and Associate Degree Education and Examination Regulation. Students are subjected to midterm and final exams for each course.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from the program, students must have completed the 240 ECTS course load and professional practice (internship) course. Students must be successful in all compulsory and elective courses in the program. The grade point average of the students should not be below 2.00. Students who meet these conditions may be entitled to graduate.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Asst.Prof. Bengi Bezirgan Tanış e-mail: bengi.bezirgan@nisantasi.edu.tr Office 114 Nişantaşı University, Maslak Mahallesi Taşyoncası Sk. No:1V ve No:1Y Sarıyer/Istanbul
Facilities
Students will be able to acquire the basic knowledge of the field of social work within the scope of the curriculum of the program; and within the framework of elective courses, students will be able to take courses from different disciplines such as sociology and psychology within the faculty and nurture their academic knowledge with an interdisciplinary approach.
Programme outcomes
- Students will be able to apply social work theories (system, ecology, empowerment theory, etc.)
- Students will be able to improve knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.
- Students will be able to recognize the application areas of social work (health, education, social security, civil society, and local government).
- Students will be able to promote communication, knowledge, and skills on the micro, mezzo, and macro level.
- Students will be able to carry out studies through research methods and techniques in social work.
- Students will be able to interpret professional ethics, principles, and values.
- Students will be able to organize social work practice with different client groups.
- Students will be able to utilize the planned intervention process (contacting, meeting and assessment, planning, implementation evaluation, termination, and monitoring) for client groups on the micro, mezzo, and macro level considering similarities and differences.
- Students will be able to categorize suitable information for social examination, evaluation, and preparing reports.
- Students will be able to draw conclusions from research findings and literature of the profession.
- Students will be able to carry out the inter-institutional coordination.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 9
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 9 · 11 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes4 · 6 · 11 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 5 · 9 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes6
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 5 · 7 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes7 · 8 · 9 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes2 · 8 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 10 · 11 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes2 · 6 · 7 · 8 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes5 · 7 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes10 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes4 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 6 · 10 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 11