Skip to main content
© University of Vechta / Bitters/Wollstein

Study Social Work (BA)!

 

The Bachelor's programme in Social Work at the University of Vechta (Germany) focuses on both theoretical and methodological training for the diverse fields of social work, such as family support, child and youth welfare, addiction counselling, social work with migrants, school social work, probationary services and work in various social institutions.

 

Bachelor of Social Work - important facts

DegreeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Standard period of study6 semester

Start of studies

winter semester

Application deadline30.09. - The application period starts in the beginning of June and we advise international applicants to apply as early as possible.
Requirements 
  • German language certificate for university admission (e.g. TestDaF, Telc C1 Hochschule, DSH-2 or the Goethe Zertifikat C2) or proof of German language knowledge on level C1 (e.g. prove of completed C1 course) for a conditional admission - please note: We offer preparatory German language courses.
  • university entrance qualification
 
InternshipAn internship of ten weeks is part of the degree programme.
ECTS180
Language of instruction

German

Tuition feeIn principle, no fees are charged for studying at the University of Vechta (tuition fees). Only the semester fee is payable. This covers certain administrative costs and allows you to take advantage of benefits such as discounts in the refectory or free use of buses and trains in Lower Saxony.

The programme includes:

  • Foundations of social work: social work as a discipline and profession, ethics in social work, political science foundations of social policy and social administration, theory formation and theoretical approaches in social work, methods of action in social work
  • Areas of specialisation and fields of action in social work: concepts and methods of action in social work, counselling and communication, social work and deviance, legal approaches to deviance, fields of action in social work, fields of research in social work
  • Research methods and the science of social work: meaning, significance and understanding, models and methods of data analysis, research methods
  • Disciplinary approaches (compulsory area): Legal foundations of social work, foundations of educational psychology for social services, introduction to sociology
  • Disciplinary approaches (compulsory elective area): Fundamentals and basic concepts of educational science, fundamentals of civil law, liability and guilt, business administration, economics, selected topics in educational psychology for social services, interpersonal and intergroup behaviour, individual and society
  • Internship
  • Transdisciplinary area
  • Bachelor's thesis and accompanying course

As a social worker you will advise, support and assist your clients. You will also take on organisational tasks. You will work in social services and other educational, training and counselling facilities. The degree qualifies you in particular for child and youth welfare, criminal justice and counselling activities.

In Germany, there currently is a high demand for qualified social workers.

Social work students can work in numerous fields after completing their Bachelor's degree.

State recognition opens up further career prospects. In order to receive state recognition as a social worker after graduation, you must complete a professional recognition year (BAJ). Recognition is a prerequisite for working in some (e.g. state-run) organisations.

Study in Vechta: Step by Step!

 

The University of Vechta is a state university with accredited degree programmes and a long tradition. As a small, modern university, it is characterised by innovative courses, small learning groups and personal advice.

 

Applying to study in Vechta is very easy. We explain step by step how to do it.

 

Please feel free to contact us!

If you have any questions about studying at the University of Vechta, please feel free to contact the team of the International Office!