Shape Your Future at the University of Siegen
The master's program in social work prepares graduates for leadership roles in administration, program planning, and organizational development within social service agencies. The program also provides pathways to doctoral study and academic research careers in social work and related fields. The broad academic perspective is to be deepened in one of three focus areas - Students choose from three specialized tracks—Children, Youth, and Families; Disability Services; or Forensic Social Work—allowing them to develop targeted expertise in their chosen practice area.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters (full-time)
8 semesters (part-time) -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career Prospects
While a bachelor's degree in social work provides the foundational qualification for entry-level positions, research shows that earning a master's degree, combined with specialized training and practical experience, significantly enhances your career opportunities in the field. A master's degree also opens doors to additional professional areas, including research and academia.
1) Proof of a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work/social work/educational science/social pedagogy or proof of completion of a Diplom-Sozialarbeiter/Diplom-Sozialpädagoge degree or a degree from a university or university of applied sciences that is comparable in terms of content and scope.
2) The degree qualifying for admission must have been passed with a grade of "good" (2.5) or better.
3) The Examination Board for Social Work decides on admission to the master's degree program.
The current examination regulations always apply.
Examination Regulations, including Suggested Course Sequences and Module Descriptions
The General Examination Regulations for the master's degree (RPO-M) and Departmental Examination Regulations for the master's degree (PHIL-FPO-M) define the general framework conditions for studying in Siegen and at the Faculty I: Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
In addition, the Departmental Examination Regulations for the individual degree programs (FPOs) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). The subject examination regulations are accompanied by suggested course sequences, which present a model for an ideal progression through the degree program in the individual subjects, as well as module descriptions (content-related information on modules).
The current version of an FPO automatically applies to students when they enroll for their first semester.
Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you review the curriculum for your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies. Frequently asked questions and answers can be found in the FAQs for the Master's degree program in (Education and) Social Work (https://www.bildung.uni-siegen.de/biso/wissenschaftliche_koordination/faq_master.html). There you will also find contacts for your specific questions.
Why choose social work at the University of Siegen?
- Solid academic foundation with the freedom to specialize in diverse areas of social pedagogy
- Close connection to current research at one of Germany’s leading centers for social pedagogy
- Flexible study options, available in both full-time and part-time formats
- Individualized guidance in small, interactive seminar settings
- Direct pathway to doctoral studies in social pedagogy at the same institution
