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Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin
Master German Social Sciences

Child Protection

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The continuing education, part-time Master's program "Child Protection" is aimed at practitioners in child and youth welfare, social work, childhood education, education and health systems. In this program, students develop professionally to become Dialogical Quality Developers in child protection and early help. They learn in a practice-oriented way how successful help processes can be designed together with families, children and involved professions. The program particularly benefits from small study groups and contacts with practice partners of the "Quality Development in Science and Practice" (QE-WiPrax) network. Upon completion of the Master's degree, graduates also receive the certificate "Insoweit erfahrene Fachkraft - Fachberatung im Kinderschutz" (Experienced specialist - Professional consultation in child protection).
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The continuing education, part-time Master's program "Child Protection" is aimed at practitioners in child and youth welfare, social work, childhood education, education and health systems. In this program, students develop professionally to become Dialogical Quality Developers in child protection and early help. They learn in a practice-oriented way how successful help processes can be designed together with families, children and involved professions. The program particularly benefits from small study groups and contacts with practice partners of the "Quality Development in Science and Practice" (QE-WiPrax) network. Upon completion of the Master's degree, graduates also receive the certificate "Insoweit erfahrene Fachkraft - Fachberatung im Kinderschutz" (Experienced specialist - Professional consultation in child protection).

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Child Protection at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin

Is Child Protection at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin taught in German or English?

This Master 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 Child Protection programme cost?

1.450 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Child Protection at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin?

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 Child Protection?

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 Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin — 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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