Patience's dream of setting up her own foundation led her to study for a Master's degree
Meet Patience, a student from Zimbabwe on the Master's programme in Social Work and Human Rights. Find out what she cares about in the world and why she chose to study in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Hi Patience! Why are you studying the Master's programme in Social Work?
I like to study social work because I always liked helping people. I believe that´s one of those professions that´s aimed at helping people and giving them a better chance in life.
What is your goal for your studies?
My dream is to start my own foundation, aimed at helping orphan and vulnerable children.
Study the Master's Programme in Social Work and Human Rights
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in society and contribute to defending human rights? Then the Master's Programme in Social Work and Human Rights in Gothenburg is for you.
The University of Gothenburg offers a unique and exciting education that combines theory and practice in a challenging way. In addition to high-quality teaching, Gothenburg provides a great student experience with a vibrant culture and many opportunities.
As an international student you may select from a wide range of courses in social work at the first cycle (undergraduate) and second cycle (graduate) levels.
We offer two-year master’s degree programmes in social work. In cooperation with other departments, we are involved in the international master’s degree programme, Master´s Programme in Global Health.