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Social Work Evangelische Hochschule Dresden

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
8 semesters
Location
Dresden

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer Semester only

Area of study

  • Pedagogy, Educational Science
  • Social Work
  • Social Pedagogy
  • Sociology, Social Science

Focus

Theories of Social Work, Social Work Knowledge about Social Security Systems and Social Services, Human Scientific Knowledge about the Conditions of Learning, Socialisation and the Origin and Processing of Deviant Behaviour, Communicative and professional skills for work and advice to and with individuals, families and groups, Basic Principles of Empirical Research Methods, Competences for practical documentation, practical reflection and practical evaluation, Competencies for the Management of Social Facilities

Annotation

The degree course is aimed at social work professionals who want to further develop their professional skills and are seeking a first certificate of academic degree. The course draws on and integrates the professional experience of the students. The career-integrated studies are characterised by a generalist profile and thus qualifies for students for professional practice in all areas of social work. Areas of focus for professional specialisation and in-depth study can be set during a field-oriented project.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

- 3 years of training and professional experience, including one year of professional experience in typical fields of social work

- professional experience in a field of social work alongside your studies. For a good balance between study and work, we recommend 20 working hours/week, at least 12 working hours/week.

Lecture period

Winter semester 2025/2026: 01.09.2026 - 28.02.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Until 01.12.2026
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Until 01.12.2026
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Until 01.12.2026
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Until 01.12.2026

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

535.00 EUR / semester

More information regarding tuition fees

The tuition fees consist of the course fee (EUR 330) and the semester contribution (EUR 205).

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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