Helping Professions in Civil Society

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice - Faculty of Theology

Key information
Field of study:
Philosophy and ethics
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
N0223A100015
Application deadline:
10.04.2027
ISCED code:
0223
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 1
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 12

The study programme is designed for graduates of bachelor's degree programmes in fields such as social work. Graduates of the programme acquire knowledge and skills to develop civil society in the role of helping professions at the level of organisations, municipalities, and public administration in an international context.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
online
Application start:
15.11.2026
Application deadline:
10.04.2027
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

Submit an electronic application and a certified copy of a bachelor’s diploma in a helping profession in English, or its official translation into English. Graduates of Bachelor’s programmes completed in Czechia or Slovakia submit only a certified copy of the diploma. A bachelor’s degree in a helping profession may be replaced by another bachelor’s degree plus proof of three years of professional experience in a helping organisation. Attach a certified copy of the Bachelor’s diploma as a PDF from authorised conversion and a master’s thesis project proposal of 5,400 characters including spaces. The proposal states the thesis objective, current knowledge, expected structure, methods, sources, the applicant’s name and date of birth.

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What you will learn (competencies): 1. Knowledge and skills for the development of civil society at the level of organisations, local communities, and public administration. 2. Key social science theories, including their historical development and philosophical foundations. 3. Application and adaptation of social science theories and research methodes for work in helping organisations and supporting local communities' development. 4. Knowledge of ethics and religions, and specific competencies for ethically and culturally competent decision-making. 5. Intercultural communication and global competencies, and the use of modern technologies in helping professions. How the student will apply their skills: 1. Non-profit organisations: Working with local communities, providing social services, humanitarian and development aid. 2. Public administration: Supporting the development of local communities, municipal and regional social policy, and promoting civic engagement. 3. Consulting: Community development, working with families, helping people access services and community resources. 4. Coordination of comprehensive assistance: Community work, involvement in social and political actions, international aid and development. 5. Cultural sphere and public service: The non-governmental, non-profit sector, churches, and religious organisations where a thorough understanding of broader contexts is required..

University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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Field of study:
Philosophy and ethics
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
N0223A100015
Application deadline:
10.04.2027
ISCED code:
0223
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 1
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 12

The study programme is designed for graduates of bachelor's degree programmes in fields such as social work. Graduates of the programme acquire knowledge and skills to develop civil society in the role of helping professions at the level of organisations, municipalities, and public administration in an international context.

Admission procedure form:
online
Application start:
15.11.2026
Application deadline:
10.04.2027
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

Submit an electronic application and a certified copy of a bachelor’s diploma in a helping profession in English, or its official translation into English. Graduates of Bachelor’s programmes completed in Czechia or Slovakia submit only a certified copy of the diploma. A bachelor’s degree in a helping profession may be replaced by another bachelor’s degree plus proof of three years of professional experience in a helping organisation. Attach a certified copy of the Bachelor’s diploma as a PDF from authorised conversion and a master’s thesis project proposal of 5,400 characters including spaces. The proposal states the thesis objective, current knowledge, expected structure, methods, sources, the applicant’s name and date of birth.

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What you will learn (competencies): 1. Knowledge and skills for the development of civil society at the level of organisations, local communities, and public administration. 2. Key social science theories, including their historical development and philosophical foundations. 3. Application and adaptation of social science theories and research methodes for work in helping organisations and supporting local communities' development. 4. Knowledge of ethics and religions, and specific competencies for ethically and culturally competent decision-making. 5. Intercultural communication and global competencies, and the use of modern technologies in helping professions. How the student will apply their skills: 1. Non-profit organisations: Working with local communities, providing social services, humanitarian and development aid. 2. Public administration: Supporting the development of local communities, municipal and regional social policy, and promoting civic engagement. 3. Consulting: Community development, working with families, helping people access services and community resources. 4. Coordination of comprehensive assistance: Community work, involvement in social and political actions, international aid and development. 5. Cultural sphere and public service: The non-governmental, non-profit sector, churches, and religious organisations where a thorough understanding of broader contexts is required..

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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