Social Work - Critical Diversity and Community Studies (KriDiCo) Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 3 semesters
- Location
- Berlin
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer Semester only
Area of study
- Special, Pedagogy, Inclusive Pedagogy
- Social Work
- Gender Studies
Focus
Social Work, Diversity Studies, Community Studies
Annotation
Aim of the study course
The action-oriented Master's degree course in Social Work KriDiCo qualifies to contribute to more social justice through power-critical, inter-sectional and community-oriented transformations together with state institutions and independent organisations, social movements and interest groups and neighbourhoods.
Profile
The course broadens, deepens and intertwines the knowledge from critical diversity and community studies in relation to theories, concepts, methods of action and areas of work in social work. A power-critical, professional competence profile is developed by reflecting on professional and social framework conditions, conflicts and resistance with the aim of empowerment, powersharing, participation, collaboration and agency. By reference to community-oriented concepts of social work, such as community work and social space orientation, the transformative concern of the Master is emphasised. The goal of community-oriented social work is the improvement of material, infrastructural and immaterial conditions with significant participation of those affected, especially disadvantaged population groups.
Project orientation and independent learning
Due to the project orientation and self-organisation of the course, motivation and willingness to learn independently, initiative and networking as well as a research-based attitude of the students is a central requirement for a successful degree.
Notice: The course does not qualify for state recognition as a social worker.
Admission modus
Local admission restriction
Admission requirements
1. Certificate of academic degree from a relevant degree course: B.A. social work, B.A. with SAGE profile (social work, health, education and training), B.A. in Social, Cultural, Humanities, Economic, Legal, Social and Spatial Sciences as well as in comparable courses.
2. University-acquired knowledge of at least 30 credits from the areas
a) "Theoretical, research and methodological, analytical foundations of social work" (at least 10 credits)
b) "Theoretical, research and methodological, analytical foundations of diversity or community orientation" and / or "Diversity and community competencies in practical fields" (at least 10 credits).
The knowledge can be acquired in practice phases integrated into the course and / or demonstrated by equivalent professional skills or civil society / voluntary work.
Notice: BA graduates who obtained their academic degree with less than 210 ECTS can also apply.
Lecture period
Winter semester 2026/2027: 01.10.2026 - 31.03.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German