Consultancy
They offer psychosocial counselling, coaching and case management.
Become a professional in employment and social affairs : Study in a flexible and practical way
Do you want to support people facing difficult circumstances, whether they’re dealing with unemployment, employment, social security or vocational training? Do you want to work in a field where you can play an active role, make decisions and really make a difference? Then BASS is just the thing for you: a challenging yet rewarding field of work where your opinion counts and you can make a real difference.
Whether you’re straight out of school or already in the middle of your career – the B.A. in Social Security & Social Administration (BASS) programme offers you the chance to develop your skills in an exciting field. Our dual and part-time study model is flexible and adapts to your everyday life and professional demands – ideal for anyone wishing to combine work, family and study.
Our innovative degree programme combines theory and practice 100 per cent and, through small groups, experienced lecturers and a personalised learning approach in a blended learning format, creates the ideal learning environment for you to fully develop your skills.
Sounds exciting? Then take control of your professional future now and become a professional in the field of labour and social affairs!
At a glance
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Type of programme
Part-time programme
Dual study programme
Dual study programme
Start of study programme
Winter semester
Language of instructions
German
Standard duration
7 semester
Free of Admission Restriction
Yes
ECTS-Punkte
180 ECTS
The Social Security and Social Administration Management degree programme is aimed at prospective students
- who have either signed a training contract as part of a dual study programme with a Jobcentre (or another administrative body cooperating with the university) or
- who are already employed by a basic income support provider, the ‘joint institutions’ (gE) or a local authority job centre, or who work in an administrative role and are seeking a higher qualification and/or a new area of work within the field of social administration.
This part-time degree programme is particularly suitable for working professionals who
- work for a basic income support provider (job centre) or an employment support organisation, or are seeking such employment,
- are employed in the social or local government administrative sector, or
- are employed by organisations that also deal with training- or labour market-related issues (e.g. education and rehabilitation providers, debt counselling services, drug counselling services, etc.) and wish to acquire further qualifications, or
- are seeking a new career path in the field of social administration or with other social or education/labour market-related organisations.
Due to the programme’s requirements, any relevant part-time employment undertaken alongside the programme (preferably in the field of social administration or the social economy, or an interest in moving into these sectors after completing the programme) should generally be limited to an average of half the standard weekly working hours. However, part-time employment is not a mandatory requirement for admission to the programme. Should the proportion of employment be higher, the duration of the programme may be extended accordingly due to the academic demands of the course.
The programme comprises 17 online modules (which can be studied almost any time and anywhere) and 7 face-to-face modules (just one weekend of face-to-face teaching per month). The elective modules offer opportunities to specialise in areas such as health and work; counselling for adolescents and young adults; promoting the labour market participation of migrants; and social and benefits law.
The programme is consistently modularised, which allows for the recognition of prior learning (e.g. through professional experience or parts of a previous degree) and thus enables students to tailor their studies to their individual needs. This makes it much easier to balance work, family/care responsibilities, leisure time and your studies!
On-campus sessions
The on-campus sessions take place once a month at Fulda University of Applied Sciences:
Friday from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm
Saturday from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
- Professional counselling, advice, coaching and supervision in the field of social security, on labour market-related issues and in the context of local government administration
- Case management (in accordance with DGCC guidelines) to address social and family emergencies and processes of exclusion
- Social and administrative law (with specialisations in Books II, III, VIII and XII of the Social Code) as well as counselling and job placement for unemployed people
- Labour market theory / strategic areas of regional, national and international social and labour market policy
- Organisation, human resources and management concepts in social institutions and in public administration
- Business administration and project management with practical projects
- Networking, public governance and socio-spatial perspectives
- Public and workplace health promotion in the context of work and unemployment
Part-time study option
A university entrance qualification and employment with a provider of basic social security benefits or an authorised local authority provider in accordance with Section 6a of SGB II, or in the social economy or the social administration sector
Applicants who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).
Dual study programme
University entrance qualification
Applicants who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide evidence of German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).
Work carried out as part of the degree programme at a local authority organisation in accordance with Section 6a of SGB II or a comparable institution, as well as the conclusion of a study contract with an institution that has entered into a cooperation agreement with Fulda University of Applied Sciences.
For applicants with German qualifications: 1 May to 30 September
For those with foreign qualifications: 1 May to 30 September
#I’d rather do both: a dual degree programme
Combining a degree programme that closely integrates theory and practice offers many advantages: the knowledge gained from seminars and practical sessions can be applied directly in practice, and by the time you graduate, you’ll already have one foot firmly in the world of work. Furthermore, a dual study programme is also financially worthwhile, as you usually receive a monthly stipend.
A secure job : A secure future
The main employment opportunities for graduates are at job centres – throughout the country. There is a demand for qualified staff in this sector everywhere. The Federal Employment Agency is also a potential employer.
The degree programme also qualifies graduates for employment with all employers in public administration – particularly in social services – as well as with charitable organisations (e.g. in the field of child and youth welfare), educational institutions and rehabilitation centres.
Other career paths for BASS graduates include, for example, heading up a staff unit or managing the controlling department in a local authority, working as a policy officer, and holding various management positions (team, project, specialist service and divisional management).
Want to continue your studies? That’s possible too! The Bachelor’s degree provides access to various Master’s programmes (e.g. social law, counselling, social space).
Students and alumni share their experiences : Impressions from the study program
”What I value most about the Social Security and Social Administration Management degree programme is the close integration of theory and practice. Whilst I’m learning the theoretical content at university, I’m also working 25 hours a week at the Fulda District Job Centre. There, I’m getting to know the processes, structures and areas of responsibility, and I can apply what I’ve learnt straight away. If you have any questions about the degree programme or would like to find out more about the dual study programme, please feel free to email me at elias-claus.witzel@sw.hs-fulda.de.
Elias Witzel, Student Academic Adviser
”By combining my studies with work, I have gained a good insight into the requirements of the dual study programme and how everyday student life is organised. Particularly at the start of a degree programme, many questions often arise – ranging from how to organise your studies and the time commitment involved to the specific features of a dual study programme. I’m happy to share my experiences and help you get a realistic idea of what student life is like. If you have any questions about the structure of the programme, the on-campus and online phases, or studying at Fulda University of Applied Sciences in general, please feel free to send an email to joeline-tamara-ute.herberich@sw.hs-fulda.de.
Joeline Herberich, Student academic adviser
”What makes the BASS degree programme special is not only its practical, up-to-date content, but above all the mix of students – young and old, with or without professional experience, and from different regions or fields of work. Personally, I was able to apply much of what I learnt straight away in my job, and completing the degree paved the way for my current role. So: I made the right choice with BASS.
Birgit Hannemann-Röttgers, State Capital Kiel | Press Office, Head of Public Relations
”The dual degree programme in ‘Social Security and Social Administration’ at Fulda University of Applied Sciences was the perfect choice for me. The close integration of theory and practice enabled me to develop professionally and to apply what I’d learnt directly in my day-to-day work. I found it particularly valuable that the programme was compatible with my personal circumstances. This course has helped me grow not only professionally but also personally.
Falco Schreiter, Case manager at a local Jobcentre
”Before starting my degree, I was in a secure, permanent job which gave me stability, particularly with three children and a house. Nevertheless, I didn’t find my job at the time fulfilling. As the children got older and I felt it was time to try something new, I decided to leave my secure job behind and start the BASS degree programme at the age of 38. The perfect balance between my studies and family life, the diversity of my fellow students and the chance to chat with other ‘mums’ made my time at university a special experience. Looking back, I haven’t regretted taking that step for a single second.
Tina Heusterberg, Business adviser (employer HR service) at a district jobcentre
More about the subject
Your Department
The degree programme is offered by the Department of Social Work. Visit the department’s website to find out more about your new environment, the teaching and your future lecturers.
Prior to the study programme
Newspaper articles on university studies
Information sessions
Study documents
Need : help?
Subject-related advice
Subject-related advice
Prof. Dr. Frank Unger Studiengangsleitung
Subject-related advice
Subject-related advice
Joeline Herberich
Student Academic Adviser (BASS dual)
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