Social Work (Bachelor)

• Are you open-minded and good at approaching people?
• Are you interested in social processes and want to play an active role in shaping them?
• Do you find it exciting to acquire competences from different professions (e.g. psychology, education, social law)?
• Do you want a meaningful job for your future that is also absolutely crisis-proof?
   

Then social work is the right place for you!

• The study programme has an interdisciplinary structure and comprises 7 semesters.
• With modules related to practice from the second semester onwards, you will apply your theoretical knowledge directly to practice. One focus during your university studies is on methodological training, which will pay off later in your daily work in the social sector.
• In elective specialisations, you will gain in-depth insights into selected fields of social work and can thus sharpen your professional profile. In addition, you will focus your perspectives on diversity in social work and acquire skills with regard to (social) policy issues.
• In the fifth semester, you will complete an integrated work placement semester to achieve state recognition as a social pedagogue and social worker.
• Good to know: a semester abroad at one of our numerous partner universities can be completed within the standard duration of studies!

The application process for the study programme Social Work Presence is coordinated via the "Dialogue-oriented Service Procedure" (DoSV). The application portal "Hochschulstart.de" is at the centre of all activities, as everything begins with registration in this system - and this is also where all information comes together later.

To registration on Hochschulstart

DID YOU KNOW?
 

Are you worried that you might not "reach" the NC? We also take into account your activities and experience in the social sector!
We are one of the few universities in Germany that, in addition to the average grade of the university entrance qualification (NC), also take into account relevant activities in the social sector and thus YOUR acquired competences in the selection process.
 

What are relevant activities in the social sector?
 

Professional and practical appointments with clients of at least 10 hours per week for at least 2 months, for example.

• Leisure activities for children and young people, street work, support for people with disabilities and similar activities
• Educational activities, e.g. in daycare centres, schools, youth work
• Administrative and advisory services in the social sector (organisation of offers, etc.)

Several activities can be added together. So be sure to list all your relevant activities in the social sector in the application process!

University entrance qualification
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).

Winter semester

With German educational qualifications: 15 April to 15 July, with foreign educational qualifications: 1 March to 15 July

Summer semester

With German educational qualifications: 1 November to 15 January, with foreign educational qualifications: 15 October to 15 January