Structure of the Master's degree program

The full-time Master's degree program takes place over three semesters. Students acquire 90 credits which translates into a workload of 750 hours on average per semester. Successful graduates obtain the qualification of Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Work.

1. Applied social sciences research

with compulsory modules, e.g.:

• epistemological basis of empirical social sciences research or
• methods of data analysis in empirical social sciences research

2. Advanced social work/educational social work

with electives, e.g.: 

• planning, development and standards in social work or
• international comparisons in European social work / educational social work 

3. Interdisciplinary profile of social work

 (only one may be selected)

• European health and social policy
• planning social service delivery
• vocational and professional training
• quality development, evaluation, assessment of performance

4. Master's Thesis

and supplementary modules

There is an intentional degree of overlap with the Master's degree program in Nursing Sciences. In this way, students on both degree programs can learn about interdisciplinary working.

-> Overview of modules and module handbook