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Social Work (B.A.) at University of Duisburg-Essen

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Programme overview

Teaches subject knowledge, skills and methods for scientific work, critical assessment of research and responsible professional action in social work.

Faculty: Faculty of Educational Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Social Work  |  Duration: 6 semesters (16 modules)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Duisburg und Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

16 modules, starting with a propaedeutic on scientific working.

Career pathways

Qualifies for youth welfare offices, probation services, child and youth work, addiction support, neighbourhood work, school social work, juvenile court assistance and family counselling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or recognised equivalent; professionally qualified applicants can also gain access under state law. Admission restricted (numerus clausus).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (16 modules)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-due.de/de/studium/bewerbung.php

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