Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Social Work
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 was established in 2014 and operates within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department admitted its first students in the 2014–2015 academic year and graduated its first cohort in 2018.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Title: Social Worker
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Admission to the program is through centralized placement based on the EA score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively on the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted based on criteria determined by the University Senate. Please refer to the relevant webpage: Undergraduate Transfer: A student who has started education in an equivalent program domestically or abroad can apply for a undergraduate transfer. The acceptance of the student is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, considering each student's conditions and the degree they are applying for. Please refer to the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Bachelor's Degree Undergraduate Transfer Directive Regulation on Transfer between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions Exchange Students: Students coming from domestic and international locations within the framework of student exchange programs approved by the university and determined by an agreement can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' prior learning and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nisantasi University Regulation on Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Equivalency, and Adaptation Principles," and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. You can access the regulation through the link:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The Competence Conditions and Rules are as described in the "Graduation Conditions" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The vision of the Social Work Program is to become a respected and innovative educational program that educates leading social workers who are able to transfer scientific knowledge into practice, adapt to digital transformation processes, think in a research- and innovation-oriented manner, and contribute at national and international levels in line with the principles of human rights, social justice, equality, sustainable development, and social responsibility. The program aims to contribute to the advancement of social work education through a student-centered educational approach, quality assurance perspective, and interdisciplinary collaboration culture. Mission: The mission of the Social Work Program is to educate social workers who are capable of developing rights-based, ethical, and scientific social work practices for social problems arising at the individual, family, group, and community levels; who possess professional knowledge, skills, and competencies at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels; who can think critically, conduct research, embrace lifelong learning, and act with a strong sense of social responsibility. The program also aims to educate professionals who can effectively use information technologies required by social work practices in a digitalized world, work in interdisciplinary settings, and contribute to social policy development processes. Goals and Objectives: The purpose of the Social Work Program is to educate social workers who possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to carry out rights-based, ethical, and scientific social work practices addressing social problems at the individual, family, group, and community levels. The program aims to enable students to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills, develop critical thinking and research competencies, and become professionals with strong social responsibility and sensitivity toward social issues. Graduates of the program are awarded the title of “Social Worker.” The Social Work Program aims to educate social workers who can contribute to improving the social functioning and quality of life of individuals, families, groups, and communities; who adopt the principles of human rights, social justice, and equality; who are able to work in interdisciplinary settings; who can develop research and evidence-based practices; who contribute to social policy processes; and who are sensitive to sustainable development goals.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Social work graduates who have completed a four-year undergraduate program will have the opportunity to work as social workers in many areas. Some of these areas include; Units of the Ministry of Family and Social Services (Provincial Directorates, Social Service Centers, Children's Homes, Nursing Homes and Elderly Care Rehabilitation Centers, Violence Prevention and Monitoring Centers), Institutions and Organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Health (Hospitals, Provincial and District Health Directorates, Community Health Centers, etc.), Units of the Ministry of Justice (Court, Prison, Probation, Children's Education Homes, Family and Juvenile Courts), Public Institutions and Organizations (Metropolitan, Provincial and District Municipalities, Nurseries, Community Centers, Governorships, etc.), Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations, Private Hospitals and Health Centers, Private Educational Institutions, Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Centers, Non-Governmental Organizations (LÖSEV, Yeşilay, etc.), and International Institutions and Projects. Additionally, a student who successfully completes the program can apply for master's and doctoral degrees in social work or other disciplines that accept students from this field.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can pursue a master's degree at national and international higher education institutions, provided that they obtain a valid score from the ALES exam and have a sufficient level of foreign language proficiency.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
At the beginning of the semester, students who register for the relevant course must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical classes and at least 80% of the practical classes in order to be able to take the end-of-semester exam. Students are subjected to mid-term and end-of-semester exams for each course. The contribution of the mid-term exam (the mid-term exam score may also include scores obtained from measurement tools such as assignments, laboratory exams, quizzes, etc.) to the final grade is 40%, while the contribution of the end-of-semester exam is 60%. You can click on the course name in the curriculum below for the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate's and Bachelor's Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulation Examination and Success Evaluation System Regulation
Graduation Requirements
Students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS credits) and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 at the graduation stage in order to be eligible for graduation. Additionally, a minimum semester weighted GPA of 1.80 out of 4.00 for each semester is also required. Students must also have successfully completed an internship or final project for graduation. Please refer to the relevant regulations and directives: Nişantaşı University Associate and Bachelor's Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulation: Nişantaşı University Guidelines for Vocational Practices (İMU) in the 8th Semester: Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diplomas, Diploma Supplements, and Other Documents:
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of the department: Dr. Betül ÇOLAK Email: betul.colak@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
The Department of Social Work offers students diverse educational and professional development opportunities that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Through the Occupational Practice course conducted in the eighth semester, students gain direct field experience in social work institutions and improve their professional practice skills. In addition, voluntary internship opportunities enable students to gain experience in different areas of social work practice. Through social responsibility, volunteering, and community awareness activities carried out within the department, students take active roles in developing solutions to social problems. Within the scope of Erasmus and other international exchange programs, students also have the opportunity to study abroad and observe different social work practices in international contexts. The program further supports the development of an interdisciplinary perspective. Students may pursue double major or minor programs in fields such as sociology and psychology and may take courses from other departments to diversify their academic and professional development. Through a curriculum regularly updated in line with national and international academic developments, the department aims to equip students with the knowledge and competencies required by contemporary social work practice.
Programme outcomes
- Analyzes and applies social work theories, concepts, the relationship between human behavior and the social environment, and interdisciplinary knowledge through a holistic approach in micro, mezzo, and macro level practice.
- Evaluates different fields of social work practice including health, education, social security, local governments, and civil society, and relates them to professional practice.
- Carries out the planned intervention process with the aim of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, termination, and follow-up by considering the needs of diverse client groups.
- Applies the ethical principles, values, and professional responsibilities of social work in line with human rights and social justice approaches.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets scientific data using appropriate research methods and techniques in social work research.
- Critically evaluates research findings, professional literature, and evidence-based knowledge and integrates them into social work practice.
- Collects, organizes, and reports relevant information systematically in social investigation, assessment, and reporting processes.
- Establishes effective professional communication at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and takes responsibility in interdisciplinary teamwork and inter-institutional collaboration processes.
- Uses information technologies, digital tools, and current data sources effectively in social work practice.
- Develops solutions to social problems and contributes to the development of social policies, social service practices, social welfare, and sustainable development goals through advocacy-based, empowerment-oriented, rights-based, and anti-discriminatory social work practices.
- Demonstrates independent working, leadership, teamwork, and responsibility-taking skills in professional practice.
- Continuously improves professional knowledge and skills through a lifelong learning perspective and critical reflection and contributes to quality processes.
- Uses Turkish effectively, accurately, and clearly in written and oral communication and develops a perspective sensitive to social, cultural, and democratic values.
- Communicates orally and in writing at least at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and follows basic professional resources related to the field.
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 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 9 · 12 · 13 · 14 - 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 outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes9 · 12 · 13 · 14 - 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 outcomes2 · 4 · 6 · 7 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 8 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes— - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 9 · 11 · 13 · 14 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 12
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 outcomes— - 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 outcomes9 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 8 · 13 · 14 - 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 outcomes2 · 4 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12
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 outcomes13 · 14 - 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 outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12