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Social Work vs. Sociology

How does Social Work differ from Sociology?

Social Work

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Social work is a field of study that provides knowledge to support people in difficult life situations or with social problems. Students learn to analyze social problems and develop suitable ways to help. Graduates go on to work in a variety of areas with different specializations and target groups, including in family support, addiction counselling, or probation services as well as in social institutions.

Sociology

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Sociology is a field of study that examines human coexistence and social contexts. Students learn to analyze structures, processes, and phenomena in society and to describe the social roles of people in communities. Graduates can work in research, in human resources and marketing departments, as well as for market and opinion research companies.

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