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Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Bachelor German + English Social Sciences

Social Pedagogy

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Social Pedagogy Bachelor at Leuphana College is a wide-ranging social sciences degree. Alongside history and theories of social pedagogy as well as legal, organisational and financial aspects of social pedagogy, you will examine in depth empirical methods of social research and knowledge production. The programme links academic engagement with research on social pedagogy to fundamental aspects of teaching and psychology. Students develop subject-specific academic and didactic skills that lay the foundations both for a research and teaching career in the vocational or higher education sector and for working in child and youth welfare. The program follows the College degree structure where students combine social pedagogy with another subject of their choice: German, English, Protestant studies, mathematics, politics or physical education.
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The Social Pedagogy Bachelor at Leuphana College is a wide-ranging social sciences degree. Alongside history and theories of social pedagogy as well as legal, organisational and financial aspects of social pedagogy, you will examine in depth empirical methods of social research and knowledge production. The programme links academic engagement with research on social pedagogy to fundamental aspects of teaching and psychology. Students develop subject-specific academic and didactic skills that lay the foundations both for a research and teaching career in the vocational or higher education sector and for working in child and youth welfare. The program follows the College degree structure where students combine social pedagogy with another subject of their choice: German, English, Protestant studies, mathematics, politics or physical education.

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).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

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 Social Pedagogy at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

Is Social Pedagogy at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg taught in German or English?

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

How much does the Social Pedagogy 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 Social Pedagogy at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), 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 Social Pedagogy?

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 Leuphana Universität Lüneburg — 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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