Psychosocial Counselling and Therapy in Social Work (Master)

The Master's programme "Psychosocial Counselling and Therapy in Social Work" (MaBeTh) is aimed at people who are already working as advisers in the relevant fields of social work and are seeking a higher professional qualification and/or a new position in the field of counselling. At the same time, the programme teaches the practical research and management skills graded for managerial, research or planning fields of work in social work.

The university studies comprise 15 modules. 8 modules are offered as e-learning modules, each of which runs for half a semester. 4 modules are on-campus modules. 2 further so-called reflective modules also take place as face-to-face events. In addition, there is the thesis module with the Master's thesis. All modules are compulsory modules.

In line with the blended learning approach, content that does not require students to be physically present is taught in online modules. This relieves students of attendance phases that are not absolutely necessary - and the associated travelling, overnight stays and days of absence. This makes it easier to combine university studies with professional and family commitments.

Students study the following specialisations:

• Orientation and explanatory knowledge in relation to psychology - medicine/neuropsychology - social sciences/social work
• Knowledge of action and intervention in relation to current and research-based counselling methods
• Specific questions in the psychosocial help context
• Self-reflection skills with regard to professional case understanding

First degree course with a final grade of at least 2.0 in a social work study programme; this degree comprises either 210 ECTS credits or, in addition to the 180 ECTS credits gained from a Bachelor's degree, evidence of 30 ECTS credits from the university/state recognition.
Furthermore, evidence of at least 15 hours and, as a rule, no more than 30 hours of occupation in a field of social work demonstrably related to the content of the Master's programme must be provided.
Applicants who have not applied for their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking facility must provide evidence of German skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).

With German educational certificates: 15 April to 15 July

With foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 15 July