Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
The first Bachelor's Degree in Spain that prepares you for social work in the health sector.
Get a head start in a profession undergoing rapid change.
What is the Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a specialisation in Health?
Social workis a key profession for promoting the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Today, against a backdrop ofan ageing population, dependency and situations of vulnerability, social workers are increasingly needed in the social, health and community sectors.
On Comillas’ Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, you will not only gain a solid theoretical and practical grounding, but you will also be prepared to work in diverse contexts, support people in vulnerable situations and make a real social impact.
Right from the start, you will experience a course closely linked to professional practice, enabling you to understand the world in which you will be working.
- CentersCiencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats40
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Featured in Health
A pioneering initiative to specialise in Health and Social Care
Comillas offers a specialisation in Health as part of its Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, enabling you to broaden your training and strengthen its link with one of the fastest-growing areas of the profession: Health and Social Care.
- Social work in healthcare is gaining prominence and recognition.
- Working in hospitals, healthcare centres and social and healthcare settings will be one of the key areas for professional development.
- This specialisation is designed to strengthen your professional profile and broaden your future opportunities.
- You will be able to gain a deeper understanding of social work related to health, social and healthcare provision, mental health and dependency.
A course designed to help you stay ahead of developments in the profession.
What sets us apart
A course that combines a sense of purpose, practical experience and career prospects. These are just some of the factors that make Comillas a standout choice for studying SocialWork .
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More practice, more preparation
500 hours of work experience and over 160 partner organisations to learn through real-world professional experience.
2
A track record that inspires confidence
Over 60 years’ experience in the social sector and over 40 years providing university-level training for social workers.
3
A pioneering initiative in healthcare
The new specialisation in health reinforces the Bachelor's Degree's link with one of the fastest-growing areas of social work.
4
A university that supports you
Small class sizes, close contact with teaching staff and grants of up to 80 per cent to foster talent and career aspirations.
Social work is a profession with a wide range of career opportunities, but above all, there is a great need for well-trained professionals.
Fees and grants
Don’t let anything stand in the way of your calling.
At Comillas, we want talent and a commitment to service to find opportunities. Cover your monthly fees with study grants ranging from 20 per cent to 75 per cent, depending on your family and financial circumstances.
Students on the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work are eligible for the Santander-Comillas Educa el Talento Scholarships, which are specifically for Social Work and Education.
- Santander-Comillas ‘Educa el Talento’ Scholarships
- Financial support based on income level
- Compatible with other public grants
Because no student with the ability and the drive should have to give up on their future.
Registration
1.455,12€Monthly
574,80€During
9 monthsTotal
6.628,32€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work / GTS 26
Curriculum 2025
Subjects of the Diploma Core Skills
Subjects of the Diploma in Communication Skills and Foreign Language Studies
1st Term
Credits
- Family and Juvenile Law
6.0 ECTS
- Social Structure
6.0 ECTS
- Methodology and Models in Social Work
6.0 ECTS
- Social Psychology
6.0 ECTS
- Primary Care Social Services
6.0 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
- Digital skills in Social Work
3.0 ECTS
- Therapeutic Communication and Relations
4.5 ECTS
- Research Methods I
6.0 ECTS
- Social Intervention Models
3.0 ECTS
- Practicum I
6.0 ECTS
- Specialized Social Services
3.0 ECTS
- Social Work with Victims
3.0 ECTS
- Social Work and Public Health
4.5 ECTS
Annual Subjects
Credits
- Learning and Service
3.0 ECTS
- English Communication Skills
12.0 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
6.0 ECTS
- Research Methods II
6.0 ECTS
- Planning and evaluation in Social Work
4.5 ECTS
- Poverty and Exclusion
4.5 ECTS
- Elective Subject 1
4.5 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
- Social Organisation Management
4.5 ECTS
- Elective Subject 2
4.5 ECTS
- Elective Subject 3
4.5 ECTS
- Practicum II
12.0 ECTS
Annual Subjects
Credits
- English for Social Science I
6.0 ECTS
- Individual and Family Social Work
9.0 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
- Research Methods III
3.0 ECTS
- Social Policy
6.0 ECTS
- Community Social Work
3.0 ECTS
- Group Social Work
3.0 ECTS
- Ignatian Leadership
2.0 ECTS
- Elective Subject 4
4.5 ECTS
- Elective Subject 5
4.5 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
- Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
3.0 ECTS
- Professional Ethics
4.5 ECTS
- Professional integration
3.0 ECTS
- Social Marketing
3.0 ECTS
- Practicum III
12.0 ECTS
Annual Subjects
Credits
- English for Social Science II
6.0 ECTS
- Final Degree Project
9.0 ECTS
Credits
- Palliative Care and Mourning
4.5 ECTS
- Comprehensive Intervention in Gender Violence
- Health and Social Care Intervention with Minors
4.5 ECTS
- Social Expertise
3.0 ECTS
- Protection of the Elderly and Dependent People
- Social Work and Ecology
3.0 ECTS
- Social Work and Addictions
- Social Work and Emergencies
3.0 ECTS
- Social Work and Mental Health
6.0 ECTS
- Social work and independent living of individuals
4.5 ECTS
- Social Work, Migration, and Interculturality
4.5 ECTS
Credits
- Social Work and Mental Health
6.0 ECTS
- Practicum II
- Practicum III
- To Choose 4
- Palliative Care and Mourning
4.5 ECTS
- Health and Social Care Intervention with Minors
4.5 ECTS
- Protection of the Elderly and Dependent People
- Social Work and Addictions
- Social work and independent living of individuals
4.5 ECTS
Career opportunities
With a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, you will be able to pursue a degree in various areas of practice:
- General and specialised social services
- Hospitals, health centres and social and healthcare facilities
- Mental health, dependency and disability
- Education, justice, emergencies and social protection
- NGOs, third sector organisations and international cooperation
- Businesses, corporate social responsibility and social project management
It prepares you to work with older people, children and young people, minority groups, issues relating to gender, vulnerability and social exclusion, violence, migration and asylum, and prisons.
Comillas Core Skills Program
Whatever subject you study, Comillas Core Skills complements your Bachelor's Degree: 12 credits spread across your Degree programme that develop the skills and judgement needed to round off your education. Communication, teamwork, technology, critical thinking and leadership are developed throughout your Degree and tailored to your professional field.
Work placements and partner organisations
At Comillas, the Social Work programme is grounded in real-world practice from the very first year. You’ll undertake work placements in every year of the Bachelor's Degree programme (unique in Spain), gaining over 500 hours of real-world experience in social services, hospitals, NGOs and public administrations. We collaborate with over 100 organisations to offer a wide variety of work placements.
This practical training will enable you to enter the job market with experience right from the start and to define your career path, and at Comillas we support you throughout the process of finding and managing your work placements.
Useful resources
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Pupils
Number of students from the faculty who took part in an exchange programme last academic year
International
Partner universities in 24 different countries
An international respite
International mobility programmes enable students to study for a period of time at a foreign university, either within the European Union, through the Erasmus+ Programme, or at universities in other countries with which Comillas has signed a bilateral agreement.
Admissions process
Admission to the Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work is via Comillas CIHS’s own admissions process, which assesses both the Academic Transcript and entrance examinations. The tests can be taken in Madrid, online or at centres outside the capital, on 20 March, 20 June or 16 July 2026.
The final result is based on a combination of the Academic Transcript (35%) and the admission tests (65%).
Apply for admission
Please fill in the form with your details and indicate which programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and inform you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been admitted and to which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you wish to join Comillas.
Enrolment formalities
You will officially be a Comillas student and will have access to your personal online account.
Faculty of teachers
The lecturers on the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Comillas CIHS bring a wide range of expertise to the programme and are recognised as leading professionals and academics in their fields.
Where to find us
Calle Universidad de Comillas, 3–5, 28049 Madrid.
Getting here is very easy and sustainable, with excellent transport links:
- Commuter train: Universidad Pontificia Comillas
- Buses: Routes 714, 827, 827A, 828. See details
Quality and regulations
Information on the quality and official regulations governing the qualification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bachelor's Degree in Social Work lasts four years (240 ECTS) and includes theoretical and practical training in areas such as social intervention, social policy, human rights and community development, as well as external work placements in public and private organisations to put the knowledge gained into practice.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work boasts a 90 per cent employability rate. Career opportunities include social intervention, community work, development cooperation, support for vulnerable groups and the management of social programmes. It also prepares students for positions of responsibility in public services, NGOs, foundations and social consultancy.