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Hochschule RheinMain
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Arts Education in Childhood and YouthEducation in Childhood and Youth

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

In the blended learning degree program Social Work and Education in Childhood and Youth, you will obtain broad knowledge of the field and methodological skills with a focus on tasks in the educational context, as well as on the life stage of childhood and youth (0-27 years). With this degree, you will be able to apply to all fields within social work as a state-certified social worker/social pedagogue. The curriculum of the degree program will give you special qualifications for consulting with, advising, and supporting individual and communal educational and learning processes in governmental/public, privately operated non-profit, and private for-profit organizations and institutions. You will be able to recognize where there is a need to take action, will be able to analyze and provide reasons for this. You will be able to draw up and implement corresponding offerings and support settings, as well as to evaluate their effectiveness. This degree program offers you an ideal combination of online and face-to-face learning phases. Approximately 50% of the curriculum will be presented online, with the other 50% taking place in a face-to-face format at the university – each on two days per week. Due to this, you will be able to flexibly adapt your studies to your personal needs. An important component of the degree program is the professional internship which you will complete on a part-time basis during two semesters.
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In the blended learning degree program Social Work and Education in Childhood and Youth, you will obtain broad knowledge of the field and methodological skills with a focus on tasks in the educational context, as well as on the life stage of childhood and youth (0-27 years). With this degree, you will be able to apply to all fields within social work as a state-certified social worker/social pedagogue. The curriculum of the degree program will give you special qualifications for consulting with, advising, and supporting individual and communal educational and learning processes in governmental/public, privately operated non-profit, and private for-profit organizations and institutions. You will be able to recognize where there is a need to take action, will be able to analyze and provide reasons for this. You will be able to draw up and implement corresponding offerings and support settings, as well as to evaluate their effectiveness. This degree program offers you an ideal combination of online and face-to-face learning phases. Approximately 50% of the curriculum will be presented online, with the other 50% taking place in a face-to-face format at the university – each on two days per week. Due to this, you will be able to flexibly adapt your studies to your personal needs. An important component of the degree program is the professional internship which you will complete on a part-time basis during two semesters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Arts Education in Childhood and Youth at Hochschule RheinMain

Is Arts Education in Childhood and Youth at Hochschule RheinMain taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Arts Education in Childhood and Youth programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Arts Education in Childhood and Youth at Hochschule RheinMain?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Arts Education in Childhood and Youth?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule RheinMain — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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