Your future begins in Siegen
Social work is to be understood as a two-way interaction process between client and social worker. Among other things, the aim is to support those seeking advice with difficulties so that they can solve their problems as independently as possible. Social workers deal theoretically and practically with a wide range of topics such as social problems, injustices, barriers and discrimination. In addition to a broad scientific basis, the Bachelor's degree program in Social Work offers a close connection to professional practice and the teaching of practical methodological knowledge and skills.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
Graduates of the B.A. in Social Work are qualified to work in a wide variety of fields. Job opportunities exist, for example, in the areas of counselling and information, in the organization of learning processes (in education, training, upbringing), in treatment and care, in management and leadership as well as in many other areas.
Course content and focus
What you can expect from the Social Work degree program
Study section I
1st - 2nd semester
Compulsory modules: Introduction to Studies, Social Pedagogy, Legal Foundations of Social Work, Methods of Social Work, Practical Phase I
Study section II
3rd - 4th semester
Compulsory modules: General Educational Science/Pedagogy, Fundamentals of Sociology, Disciplinary Approaches: Psychology, Research Methods, Practical Phase II
Study section III
5th - 6th semester
Compulsory modules: Health and social policy
Compulsory elective modules: Social situations and problems, competence in action/methodological competence, organization of social services, examination of theories and approaches to social work, cultural education
Bachelor's thesis
During the two study-integrated practical phases, you will work in selected educational institutions under the guidance of specialists. The interlocking of theory and practice within the course opens up traditional study structures. With the Bachelor's degree, you can apply for state recognition.
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Good reasons for studying social work at the University of Siegen
- Cross-faculty range of subjects
- Individual choices and courses of study
- Wide range of subjects
- Insight into professional practice through two practical phases
- state recognition can be applied for after successful completion of the Bachelor's degree
