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MA Soziale Arbeit (Social Work) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts in social work building expert knowledge and competences for leadership, planning and development in social-pedagogical fields, with a deepening in one of three emphases: challenges in child and youth welfare, participation of people with disabilities, or social work and crime. Opens an academic career (social-pedagogical doctorate).

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time / 8 semesters (4 years) part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Studies indicate a Master degree combined with specific further training and practical experience can further improve career chances in social work; also opens professional fields such as science.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts in social work/educational science/social pedagogy, or a Diplom in social work or social pedagogy, or a comparable degree from a university or university of applied sciences, passed with at least good (2.5); admission is decided by the social work examination board. Application window: 1 April to 30 September.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time / 8 semesters (4 years) part-time

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

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