Introduction

Would you like to improve other people’s lives by listening to their needs and giving out advice and support? And are you a good communicator who likes to work together with others? Then you should definitely take a look at the Social Work industry. Social Workers play an important role in society and often even change people’s lives by making their lives easier.

Majors

Do you want to support people of all ages, races, and genders? Then a major in Social Work might be something for you. You will learn about all kinds of social issues people might experience. You will help people solve these issues or teach them ways how to cope with the issues.

Interview with a Social Work student

Thonea Bi (22) is studying at RUPP, majoring in Social Work. He likes learning about Human Rights, Child Protection Policy and Community Empowerment in this major. His favourite subject so far was Governance, gaining knowledge concerning politics, democracy, and corruption. What he doesn’t like is that students can’t have a job when doing this study. You spend Monday to Saturday on reading and reflecting.
In the future Thonea Bi would like to be a social worker in a community.

If you are interested in this major, he thinks you should be passionate about social activities and should be good at History, Khmer, English and social studies.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Graduates are now working as:

  • Social workers
  • Family support workers
  • Therapists
  • Mental health counsellors

Interview with a professional

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