Grado en Trabajo Social

The Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Universidad de Salamanca prepares students for the exercise of a profession and a discipline focused on analyzing the needs and problems of people, groups, and communities. Training emphasizes multidisciplinary study, so students take a wide variety of subjects to understand society and individuals. The degree includes basic branch subjects in Social and Legal Sciences.

Admission does not involve special conditions or tests beyond the general requirements set by basic state regulations. Before enrollment, students can consult the Academic Guide for requirements related to partial official university studies through a transfer of records. Orientation is provided through a welcome plan for new entrants, including a welcome fair and information sessions about faculty services and facilities such as computer rooms, laboratories, study rooms, Wi‑Fi access, the library, and administrative procedures.

All applicants need to convincingly demonstrate their suitability for social work. This includes personal qualities and abilities.

• Ability to show genuine cordiality and interest in people.
• Ability to identify strengths and potential even in difficult circumstances and with difficult people.
• Genuine interest in difference and diversity, and demonstrable ability to adapt and change.
• Willingness to question conformity and to expose yourself to discomfort when challenging attitudes that promote discrimination and excessive complacency.
• Skill in supporting people facing difficulty and, at times, worsening circumstances.
• Ability to help people design and follow their own goals, and the ability to assert authority when needed for their wellbeing.
• Sensitivity and attentiveness when dealing with people’s distress, pain, and anger.
• Confidence in your ability to debate and defend your opinions constructively.
• Reaching satisfaction in helping manage conflicts and, where possible, resolve them without sacrificing the interests of vulnerable people.
• Enjoyment in using your own initiative as well as working in a responsible group.
• Ability to accept reasonable criticism and to learn from your mistakes.
• Passion to fight for the rights of people with fewer advantages.
• Ability to connect appropriately with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to communicate expressively, fluently, and convincingly in verbal and written forms.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and present basic information accurately, both quantitative and qualitative.
• At least a basic level of information and communication technology, and the ability and willingness to acquire sufficient competence during the first year approximately.

For enrollment in this degree, no special conditions or tests are planned beyond the general requirements set by the basic state regulations.