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BA Soziale Arbeit (Social Work) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts in social work, preparing students to support people facing social problems, injustice, discrimination or societal barriers so that they can solve problems themselves. Includes two study-integrated practice phases in institutions of the student's choice; state recognition can be applied for with the Bachelor degree.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Academic base from social pedagogy, sociology, social and legal sciences, health policy and psychology; methodological skills for practical work with clients in different life situations; professional strategies to identify and address social problems.

Career pathways

Counselling and support of people in challenging situations, shaping learning and development in educational settings, direct client work in care contexts, or leadership roles in social institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No separate application, direct enrolment. Routes exist for applicants without Abitur who hold the Fachhochschulreife.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-siegen.de/einschreibung

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