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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Social Work

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

Social work is a vocational profession and an academic discipline with the aim of promoting social justice, security and cohesion and empowering people to identify and use their self-competence and resources. This Bachelor's degree course teaches interdisciplinary and inter-professional competencies which enable students to analyse societal issues such as poverty, cuts to funding for social security and services, social exclusion, crime and the polarisation of urban communities. The course's first four semesters focus on foundational knowledge in the discipline of social work and related subjects (law, education science, psychology, social sciences). Semesters 3 to 5 entail expanding and building on these foundations in a focal area of the student's choice, including: Health, disease prevention and rehabilitation; Resocialisation, social integration and enabling people to be financially self-supporting; Working with children, young people and families; Educational, cultural and community work. Students complete a 20-week placement in their fifth semester, along with projects and practical phases. The seven-semester course concludes with a Bachelor thesis.
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Social work is a vocational profession and an academic discipline with the aim of promoting social justice, security and cohesion and empowering people to identify and use their self-competence and resources. This Bachelor's degree course teaches interdisciplinary and inter-professional competencies which enable students to analyse societal issues such as poverty, cuts to funding for social security and services, social exclusion, crime and the polarisation of urban communities. The course's first four semesters focus on foundational knowledge in the discipline of social work and related subjects (law, education science, psychology, social sciences). Semesters 3 to 5 entail expanding and building on these foundations in a focal area of the student's choice, including: Health, disease prevention and rehabilitation; Resocialisation, social integration and enabling people to be financially self-supporting; Working with children, young people and families; Educational, cultural and community work. Students complete a 20-week placement in their fifth semester, along with projects and practical phases. The seven-semester course concludes with a Bachelor thesis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Social Work at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

Is Social Work at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg 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 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 Social Work at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?

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 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 für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — 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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