Master’s Degree in Social Services, Public Policy and Human Rights

The Master's Degree in Social Services, Public Policy and Human Rights is offered by the Department of Human and Social Sciences of the University of Salento, in Lecce. It integrates sociological, legal, economic and methodological knowledge with lectures, seminars and group work, and includes preparation for the final exam with a foreign language. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context. The information available on the page remains brief, so it is advisable to explore the teaching plan with the university.

The course lasts two years, full-time and in person. The language is Italian. Credits, price and start date are not stated. The compulsory internship is 300 hours and is integrated into the curriculum. The concrete organisation of lessons, laboratories and assessments is defined by the regulations and the teaching calendar, which the university communicates to admitted candidates. Any aspects not indicated on the page, such as credits, venues or teaching staff, should be clarified with the secretariat.

The aim is to train professionals able to manage welfare systems, with skills in analysis, design, management and evaluation of social policies, on topics such as social-healthcare integration, migration and social inclusion. The career opportunities are managerial and coordination roles in the public, private and Third Sector; the qualification enables registration in Section A of the Register of Social Workers. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next.