University of Nicosia – Social Work
Nicosia, CyprusPOTENTIAL — not yet offered / not confirmed
🟢 Strong fit: an English-taught 4-year BSc in Social Work (240 ECTS) whose core methods, research, fieldwork and psychology/sociology modules map closely onto the HMU programme
English-taught programme: University of Nicosia, Dept. of Social Sciences – BSc Social Work (4 years, 240 ECTS; taught in English and Greek). All modules 6 ECTS unless noted. Terms inferred from the indicative study plan (odd semesters = Winter, even = Spring).
Potential matches only. This partner currently has no HMU Social Work students / no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Social Work study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK-110 Introduction to Social Work (6) Direct equivalent. | → | Introduction to Social Work Εισαγωγή στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | W |
| SOC-101 Principles of Sociology (6) Intro sociology. | → | Introduction to Sociology Εισαγωγή στην Κοινωνιολογία (6) | strong | W |
| PSY-110 General Psychology I (6) Intro psychology. | → | Introduction to Psychology Εισαγωγή στην Ψυχολογία (6) | strong | W |
| SOWK-411 European Social Policy (6) Closest social-policy module (EU focus). | → | Social Policy Κοινωνική Πολιτική (6) | likely | S |
| SOWK-351 Law in Social Work Practice (6) Law for social workers vs general Intro to Law. | → | Introduction to Law Δίκαιο (6) | likely | W |
| SOWK-302 Interviewing Skills in Social Work (6) Communication & interviewing. | → | Communication & Interviewing in Social Work Επικοινωνία & Συνέντευξη στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | W |
| PSY-240 Psychopathology (6) Clinical psychology/psychopathology. | → | Clinical Psychology – Psychopathology Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοπαθολογία (6) | strong | S |
| SOWK-304 Intercultural Social Work (6) Integration/migration themes. | → | Migration and Social Integration Μετανάστευση και Κοινωνική Ένταξη (6) | likely | S |
| PHIL-120 Ethics (6) General ethics elective, not SW-specific. | → | Social Work Ethics Δεοντολογία Κοινωνικής Εργασίας (6) | likely | — |
| SOWK-220 Methods and Practice with Groups I (6) Groupwork core. | → | Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art Κοινωνική Εργασία με Ομάδες – Δημιουργική έκφραση & Τέχνη (6) | strong | W |
| PSY-210 Social Psychology (6) Direct equivalent. | → | Social Psychology Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία (6) | strong | S |
| SOWK-120 Basic Principles of Social Work Practice (6) Foundational/generalist practice. | → | Generalist Social Work Γενική Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | S |
| SOWK-303 Social Work with Families (6) Direct equivalent. | → | Family Social Work Κοινωνική Εργασία με Οικογένεια (6) | strong | W |
| SOWK-304 Intercultural Social Work (6) Direct equivalent. | → | Intercultural Social Work Practice Διαπολιτισμική Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | S |
| SOWK-230 Community Social Work Methods and Practice I (6) Community intervention methods. | → | Social Work with Community – Intervention Methods Κοινωνική Εργασία με Κοινότητα – Μεθοδολογία Παρέμβασης (6) | strong | W |
| MATH-221 Statistics I (6) Statistics. | → | Statistics Στατιστική (6) | strong | — |
| SOWK-340 Quantitative Research in Social Work (6) Research methodology. | → | Research Methodology in Social Work Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | W |
| SOWK-210 Methods and Practice with Individuals I (6) Casework with individuals ~ clinical SW. | → | Clinical Social Work Κλινική Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | W |
| SOWK-420 Social Work in Educational Settings (6) School social work. | → | School Social Work Κοινωνική Εργασία στην Εκπαίδευση (4) | strong | S |
| SOWK-235 Community Social Work Methods and Practice II (6) Community development within community SW. | → | Community Development and Social Work Κοινοτική Ανάπτυξη και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | likely | S |
| SOWK-341 Qualitative Research in Social Work (6) Direct equivalent. | → | Qualitative Research in Social Work Ποιοτική Έρευνα στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | strong | S |
| SOWK-380 Social Work with Children and Young People (6) Child protection overlap. | → | Social Work in Situations of Violence against Children and Adults Κοινωνική Εργασία στην Κακοποίηση παιδιών και ενηλίκων (6) | likely | S |
| SOWK-382 Social Planning and Social Networks (6) Social planning ~ needs assessment & planning. | → | Needs Assessment & Social Planning Εκτίμηση Αναγκών & Κοινωνικός Σχεδιασμός (6) | likely | S |
| SOWK-403 Social Work in Health Settings (6) Health-setting SW ~ community health care. | → | Social Work and Community Health Care Κοινωνική Εργασία και Κοινοτική Φροντίδα Υγείας (6) | likely | W |
| SOWK-410 Management of Social Organisations (6) Administration/management of social services. | → | Social Services Administration Διοίκηση Κοινωνικών Υπηρεσιών (4) | strong | W |
| SOWK-490 Social Work and Addictions (6) Direct equivalent. | → | Social Work and Addictions Κοινωνική Εργασία με έμφαση στις Εξαρτήσεις (5) | strong | S |
| SOWK-405 Social Work with Older People (6) Active ageing / older people. | → | Active Ageing and Social Work Ενεργός Γήρανση και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | strong | W |
| SOC-250 Gender Issues and Society (6) Gender & equality. | → | Gender and Equality Issues Ζητήματα Φύλου και Ισότητας (4) | strong | — |
| SOWK-430 Social Work with Persons with Disabilities (6) Direct equivalent. | → | Disability and Social Work Αναπηρία και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | strong | S |
| SOC-103 Social Problems (6) Covers poverty/inequality/exclusion. | → | Social Inequalities, Poverty and Social Exclusion Κοινωνικές Ανισότητες, Φτώχεια και Κοινωνικός Αποκλεισμός (4) | likely | S |
| SOWK-120 Basic Principles of Social Work Practice (6) Theoretical foundations of SW. | → | Theoretical Approaches in Social Work Θεωρητικές Προσεγγίσεις στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (5) | likely | S |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. Not based on past mobilities; can change year to year — confirm with the coordinator. “—” = term not published.
Sources: UNIC BSc Social Work (official) · UNIC Social Work overview