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Hochschule Düsseldorf
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Social Work Social PedagogySocial Work and Social Pedagogy

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The bachelor's programme Social Work / Social Pedagogy qualifies students for all fields of social work in executive public service. Graduates can also attain further academic qualification in consecutive and postgraduate master's programmes. The programme teaches key skills and provides opportunities for supervised practical work with options for specialization. The program is structured in modules covering administration and organisation studies, education science, law, methods of social work/social pedagogy, political science, psychology, social medicine, social philosophy, sociology, disability studies, culture, aesthetics and media. The study programme meets the legal requirements of the law on the approval of social professions in Germany (SobAG). Upon completion and with professional and personal aptitude, students are awarded state approval.

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

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)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Social Work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Social Work Social Pedagogy at Hochschule Düsseldorf

Is Social Work Social Pedagogy at Hochschule Düsseldorf 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 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 Work Social Pedagogy at Hochschule Düsseldorf? ▼

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 Social Pedagogy? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Düsseldorf — 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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