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Bachelor German Social Sciences

Soziale Arbeit mit dem Schwerpunkt Migration - Integration, Duales StudiumSocial Work: Migration and Integration

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

This dual study program in Social Work focuses on migration and integration. It prepares students to support people in managing their lives and overcoming challenges, particularly those who have left their home countries and face new challenges in Germany. The program addresses issues such as social disadvantage, legal frameworks for immigration, discrimination, exclusion, and ethnic attribution. Students alternate regularly between classroom and workplace throughout the 8-semester program, working part-time (19-20 hours per week) with a social work provider while studying. The curriculum includes modules from law, psychology, sociology, and education, qualifying graduates for social work activities with comprehensive migration-pedagogical competencies.
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This dual study program in Social Work focuses on migration and integration. It prepares students to support people in managing their lives and overcoming challenges, particularly those who have left their home countries and face new challenges in Germany. The program addresses issues such as social disadvantage, legal frameworks for immigration, discrimination, exclusion, and ethnic attribution. Students alternate regularly between classroom and workplace throughout the 8-semester program, working part-time (19-20 hours per week) with a social work provider while studying. The curriculum includes modules from law, psychology, sociology, and education, qualifying graduates for social work activities with comprehensive migration-pedagogical competencies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Soziale Arbeit mit dem Schwerpunkt Migration - Integration, Duales Studium at Fachhochschule Dortmund

Is Soziale Arbeit mit dem Schwerpunkt Migration - Integration, Duales Studium at Fachhochschule Dortmund 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 Soziale Arbeit mit dem Schwerpunkt Migration - Integration, Duales Studium 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 Soziale Arbeit mit dem Schwerpunkt Migration - Integration, Duales Studium at Fachhochschule Dortmund?

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 Soziale Arbeit mit dem Schwerpunkt Migration - Integration, Duales Studium?

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 Fachhochschule Dortmund — 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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