SRH University
Bachelor

Soziale Arbeit | Social Work
Bachelor of Arts | Heidelberg

Do you want to professionally support, advise and empower people throughout their lives? Are you looking for a meaningful career with excellent employment prospects in Germany?

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All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Start:
1st October
Study model:
On-campus study
Language:
English
ECTS:
210
Info:
without NC , accredited
Duration:
7 semesters
Location:
Heidelberg
Costs:
from 690 € per month -  Show costs split

Course content Soziale Arbeit | Social Work, B.A.

Discover the world of social work

Our international Bachelor's programme Soziale Arbeit | Social Work (B.A.) combines academic education, practical experience and language development to prepare students for professional practice in Germany.

 

What makes this programme special?

✔ English speaking entry phase during the first semesters
✔ Integrated German language learning throughout the programme, helping students gradually develop the language skills needed for professional practice
✔ German language modules (D Modules) that accompany the transition into German professional and academic contexts
✔ Study and Stay concept with a clear pathway towards employment in Germany after graduation
✔ Practice oriented learning with internships and close links to social service organisations
✔ Preparation for state recognition, an important qualification for many social work careers in Germany

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Career prospects, Soziale Arbeit | Social Work

Start your career in the social sector in Germany

The Soziale Arbeit | Social Work (B.A.) bachelor’s degree offers excellent career prospects in Germany, as the shortage of skilled professionals in the social sector has been growing for years and qualified staff are urgently needed. By integrating language acquisition, academic training, and professional accreditation, the programme offers a clear and reliable pathway into Social Work in Germany. Intercultural skills, multilingualism and an understanding of migration experiences are particularly valuable in this field. The programme is explicitly aimed at international students, as we believe that their perspectives and lived experiences enrich Social Work and society far beyond intercultural or interreligious dimensions. Possible areas of employment include: 

  • Child and youth services
  • Migration and integration
  • Disability support
  • Counselling
  • Community development
  • Health and social services
  • … and many other areas of professional social work.
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Your modules

The degree programme combines scientific principles with practical experience and a special focus on German for the profession. Three practical phases give you an in-depth insight into various areas of social work. In modules such as methodology, social space orientation, crisis intervention, aesthetic-media practice, professionalisation and law, you will work on projects, practise on real cases, go on excursions and take part in simulations. The five D-modules are a special feature of the programme: They combine specialist content with German language training and prepare you for important communication situations in the social field - for example, counselling interviews, written tasks, contact with authorities and legal texts. In this way, you will learn how to act confidently and get off to a successful start on the German labour market.

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Study plan

Your curriculum

7 Semester 210 ECTS
1st Semester

  • History, theories and fundamentals of social work in Germany

    6

  • Fundamentals of Sociology and Social Structure in Germany

    6

  • Methods and fields of action in social work I

    6

  • Professional Communication in Social Work I: Linguistic Fundamentals in the German-speaking Support System (A2 advanced basic knowledge)

    6

  • Scientific Work I

    6
2nd Semester

  • Fundamentals of Psychology

    6

  • Fundamentals of German social policy

    6

  • Methods and fields of action in social work II

    6

  • Upbringing, education and socialisation

    6

  • Professional Communication in Social Work II: Interaction, Counselling and Conversation Skills (B1 Advanced Language Use)

    6
3rd Semester

  • Fundamentals of Law I

    6

  • Methods and fields of action in social work III: Crisis intervention and conflict counselling

    6

  • Fundamentals of Health Sciences

    6

  • Scientific Work II

    6

  • The German social work job market: opportunities, rules and access to practical experience (=preparation and application training for practical semesters)

    6
4th Semester

  • Fundamentals of Law II

    6

  • Social problems and social work

    6

  • Aesthetic-media practice and projects

    6

  • Fundamentals of professionalisation and professional ethics

    6

  • German-language legal communication in the context of social work: authorities, hearings, decisions (B1 advanced language use)

    6
5th Semester

  • Internship and key situations in social work

    30
6th Semester

  • Economic framework conditions for social work

    6

  • Scientific Work III

    6

  • Inclusion and diversity in social work

    6

  • Advanced Professionalisation and Professional Ethics

    6

  • Legally compliant case documentation and reporting in German (B2 independent language use)

    6
7th Semester

  • Language sensitivity and power in (post-)migrant living environments (C1 Proficient language skills)

    6

  • bachelor's thesis

    12

  • Accompanying seminar for bachelor's thesis

    6

  • Market access and fields of social work: applications, contracts, rates.

    6
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In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice - for a clear competitive advantage.

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As a state-recognised private university, SRH University is financed by tuition fees. These revenues are used to equip our campuses, provide services for our students and ensure quality assurance. This enables us to ensure that you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.

Tuition fees

  • Heidelberg: € 690/month, non-EU: € 4,500/semester

The monthly fee remains the same throughout your entire course of study. The one-time enrolment fee is from € 750.

If you come from a non-EEA country without a residence permit, the enrolment fee is € 1,000 – you must pay the tuition fees for one semester in advance. From the second semester onwards, payments for the remaining semesters are due four weeks before the start of each respective semester.

Except for any placement, aptitude or equivalence tests that may be required, no separate examination fees or similar charges are levied, not even for repeat examinations. This gives you maximum cost transparency during your studies.

In addition to efficient organisation, goal-oriented studies also require a solid financial basis in order to pay rent, living expenses and tuition fees. There are various financing options available, such as education loans or scholarship programmes.  

We have compiled a list of all financing options for you. 

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Admission requirements and application

Admission

You can apply at any time via our  online portal  without obligation. We will then review your application documents and invite you to a personal interview.

To apply for the Bachelor's degree in Soziale Arbeit (Social Work), you need:

  • General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or technical college entrance qualification (if you do not yet have a degree, your last interim report card is sufficient)
  • Alternatively, a qualification as an educator, a completed advanced training course (master craftsman, specialist or business economist) or completed vocational training in the social sector and at least three years of professional experience. (More information under ‘Studying without a school leaving certificate’)
  • Successful completion of the selection process
  • Proof of German language proficiency (A2)*
  • Proof of English language proficiency (B2)*
  • Curriculum vitae with current passport photo
  • Copy of ID card (front and back); for foreign students, a copy of the national identity card

* More details on the admission requirements

Please note that you must submit a German Language Certificate of B2 Proficiency by the end of the fourth semester/before starting the Internship.

A degree as a state-recognised educator is recognised for the bachelor's programme and shortens the duration of study by one full semester.

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Application process

We look forward to welcoming you to SRH University. Here is what our application process looks like:

  1. Submit your online application via the SRH application portal
  2. If admission requirements are met, you will receive an invitation for the admissions interview*
  3. After a successful interview, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
  4. Read thoroughly, sign and upload your study contract to your application account
  5. Reserve your study place by paying the enrolment fee within the guarantee period
  6. Receive your letter of admission
  7. Apply for a study visa should you require one (Who needs a visa)
  8. Pay your tuition fees as per your study contract
  9. Participate in Welcome Week and begin your studies 

*Please note that not all programmes require an interview, in some cases you may be asked to video record it or you may receive your letter of acceptance directly. 

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