Bachelor of Social Service

The tuition fee is 10,619 USD per year.

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities in Abu Dhabi offers the Bachelor of Social Service, an undergraduate program in the field of social work and community welfare. This discipline prepares students to support individuals, families, and communities facing social, economic, or psychological challenges, drawing on knowledge from psychology, sociology, and public policy. Typical subjects in a social service curriculum include human behavior and development, social welfare systems, case management, counseling techniques, family and child welfare, and community intervention methods. Students also study the ethical principles that guide social work practice, including confidentiality, client advocacy, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations. The field emphasizes both direct practice, such as working one-on-one with clients, and broader community-level work, such as designing programs that address issues like poverty, domestic violence, disability support, or youth development. Graduates in social service commonly go on to work as social workers, community development officers, welfare officers, case managers, or program coordinators within government agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and schools. Abu Dhabi, as the capital of the United Arab Emirates, hosts numerous government and nonprofit institutions engaged in social welfare and community services, giving graduates a range of potential employers in the public and civil society sectors. The program is taught in English and is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation. Students entering this field generally benefit from strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and an interest in public service, since much of the work involves direct engagement with people navigating difficult circumstances. Coursework often combines classroom instruction with supervised practical placements that expose students to real social service settings.