VIVES University of Applied Sciences – Social Work
Kortrijk, BelgiumPOTENTIAL — not yet offered / not confirmed
🟢 Strong fit: three English semester programmes (SPACE, FLOWS, Transnational Social Work) with clear overlaps in creative/arts, community health and intercultural social work
English-taught programme: VIVES (Applied Social Studies, Kortrijk) runs three English-taught exchange semester programmes, each 30 ECTS: F.L.O.W.S. (healthy Life, Organisations & Well-being) in autumn, and S.P.A.C.E. (Social Pedagogical Art & Creativity) plus Transnational Social Work in spring. English, entry B1. Only S.P.A.C.E. publishes a per-module ECTS breakdown; FLOWS and Transnational SW are matched on programme themes.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.P.A.C.E. – Reflections and Theory on Arts & Creativity (3) Theory of arts & creativity in social-pedagogical work; direct match to Creative Expression & Art. | → | Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art Κοινωνική Εργασία με Ομάδες – Δημιουργική έκφραση & Τέχνη (6) | strong | S |
| S.P.A.C.E. – Methods in Arts & Creativity (6) Drama, visual arts, dance, music as expressive methods. | → | Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art Κοινωνική Εργασία με Ομάδες – Δημιουργική έκφραση & Τέχνη (6) | strong | S |
| S.P.A.C.E. – Global Issues & Focus on Europe (5) Globalisation, human rights, citizenship, bio-ethics; closest fit Civil and Social Rights. | → | Civil and Social Rights Ατομικά και Κοινωνικά Δικαιώματα (4) | likely | S |
| S.P.A.C.E. – Sector exploration and study visits (4) Visits to artistic ateliers for people with disabilities; loose Disability and Social Work. | → | Disability and Social Work Αναπηρία και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | weak | S |
| S.P.A.C.E. – Group Project (9) Group case-study for a social organisation ~ community intervention methods. | → | Social Work with Community – Intervention Methods Κοινωνική Εργασία με Κοινότητα – Μεθοδολογία Παρέμβασης (6) | weak | S |
| S.P.A.C.E. – Paper (3) Analytical paper using theory/reflection; overlaps Research Methodology. | → | Research Methodology in Social Work Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | weak | S |
| F.L.O.W.S. – social/community health care strand Social health care, positive health, Belgian health settings ~ Community Health Care (30-ECTS programme; no per-module ECTS). | → | Social Work and Community Health Care Κοινωνική Εργασία και Κοινοτική Φροντίδα Υγείας (6) | likely | W |
| F.L.O.W.S. – positive health / well-being strand 'Positive Health' and well-being themes map to Positive Psychology. | → | Positive Psychology Θετική Ψυχολογία (4) | likely | W |
| F.L.O.W.S. – prevention & intervention mapping strand Prevention, intervention mapping, designing a health session ~ Needs Assessment & Social Planning. | → | Needs Assessment & Social Planning Εκτίμηση Αναγκών & Κοινωνικός Σχεδιασμός (6) | likely | W |
| Transnational Social Work (programme core) Programme maps directly to Intercultural Social Work Practice (30-ECTS; module list not published). | → | Intercultural Social Work Practice Διαπολιτισμική Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | S |
| Transnational Social Work – migration/mobility focus Covers migration and cross-border integration ~ Migration and Social Integration. | → | Migration and Social Integration Μετανάστευση και Κοινωνική Ένταξη (6) | likely | S |
| Transnational Social Work – diversity focus Culturally-diverse social work ~ Diversity and Empowerment. | → | Diversity and Empowerment in Social Work Διαφορετικότητα και Ενδυνάμωση στην ΚΕ (6) | weak | 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: VIVES Globally Connected brochure (programmes, 30 ECTS/sem) · S.P.A.C.E. programme brochure (module list + ECTS) · VIVES International