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Hochschule Bochum
Bachelor other Social Sciences

Health-related Social Work

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Health-related Social Work program focuses on supporting people to live healthily, stay healthy, or become healthy, even in challenging life situations. The program combines elements of social work with health sciences. Students learn about the connections between health and social inequality, as well as individual, social, and environmental factors influencing health. The curriculum covers various methods and approaches in social work to maintain and promote health and quality of life for individuals in their specific life situations. Key areas of study include Public Health in the context of social work, social participation and society, diversity and inclusion in social work, human experience and behavior, personality development and professional identity, scientific work and research methods, and legal and organizational frameworks in social work.
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The Health-related Social Work program focuses on supporting people to live healthily, stay healthy, or become healthy, even in challenging life situations. The program combines elements of social work with health sciences. Students learn about the connections between health and social inequality, as well as individual, social, and environmental factors influencing health. The curriculum covers various methods and approaches in social work to maintain and promote health and quality of life for individuals in their specific life situations. Key areas of study include Public Health in the context of social work, social participation and society, diversity and inclusion in social work, human experience and behavior, personality development and professional identity, scientific work and research methods, and legal and organizational frameworks in social work.

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 higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

Social Work Health Sciences

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Health-related Social Work at Hochschule Bochum

Is Health-related Social Work at Hochschule Bochum 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 Health-related Social Work 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 Health-related Social Work at Hochschule Bochum?

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 Health-related Social Work?

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 Bochum — 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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