Social Work and Exclusion 2026

Knowledge about different theories of social inequality, poverty and social exclusion

Knowledge and skills to analyse current developments in the field of inequality and poverty and their implications for social work practice

Insight in the theories that explain the processes and mechanisms of social exclusion and their impact on the position of various groups in society

The development of international and intercultural competences, in particular

The development of a broad international perspective on the social work profession

An understanding of the context-related character of social work practice

The development of critical cultural awareness

The ability to cross over disciplinary and professional boundaries, languages and cultural backgrounds and to work with colleagues with a range of cultural backgrounds and frameworks of reference