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Bachelor Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Social work represents the best possible preparation for ensuring social justice and equal opportunities for children, young people and adults in all life situations.
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YOUR SOCIAL WORK STUDIES. FOR A BETTER FUTURE.
Are you an advocate for equal opportunities and work for more equality in our society? If you want to actively support people of all ages facing difficult life situations, the exciting field of social work is just right for you. During the Bachelor's programme in Social Work you will get to acquire specific concepts, methods and instruments that can help coping with life crises. Whether as a street worker, social worker or social policy expert - you will later be able to take on important functions in state or private institutions as well as in social services and counselling centres.
The IU University Bachelor's Programme in Social Work not only will teach you subject-specific fundamentals , but also intercultural and business management skills. Also, the curriculum includes transdisciplinary fundamentals and practice-relevant methods that will later support you in your daily work in social institutions. You will get the chance to specialise in selected areas of social work such as adult and childhood education or child and youth welfare. In addition to the academic degree, you can also obtain a professional certificate as a "state-approved/social pedagogue and social worker".
Information on accreditation and state approval can be found on the sub-page of the degree program.
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Bachelor programme in Social Work | IU
- SALARY INCREASE up to 20%
- By studying at IU International University, you can expect up to 20% more salary in your future career.
- MORE RESPONSIBILITY IN THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE
- The job market is constantly changing - studying with us gives you the perfect preparation for the business world.
- OPTIMAL PROMOTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Start out in the professional world without compromises - no problem with a degree from us.
YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. FUTURE-ORIENTED.
Your studies in Social Work are opening a whole new range of opportunities for you and your career. Be ready to make an impact and to work in an industry as diverse as your learned skills.
Social worker in the field of childhood education
With training in childhood education, your traditional fields of work are similar to those of educators: nurseries, kindergartens, daycare centres, integrated kindergartens, after-school care centres, all-day schools, facilities for the disabled, facilities for youth welfare, homes and recreation facilities for children and adolescents.
Social worker in the field of youth counselling
As a social worker for children/adolescents, you may work at schools, youth welfare offices, various counselling centres, or in the field of youth welfare. With a specialisation in social services, you have a very wide range of jobs open to you: for example, counselling, support planning and case work, separation and divorce counselling, family court support, or work in hospital social services.
Social worker in the field of youth counselling
With a specialisation in social services, you can support people through counselling, support planning and case work, separation and divorce counselling, family court support, or work in hospital social services.
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The study that adapts to your life
Distance learning
For maximum freedom - study 100% flexible
You study completely on your own terms – whenever, wherever and however you want! Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
Are you busy at work, do you have a family, want to travel or take care of other projects while you study? Go for it!
You can expect a variety of innovative tools for every type of learner, e.g. our smart IU Learn app, digital scripts, interactive books and learning videos. You can take your exams online 24/7.
Depending on your personal or professional situation, you are free to decide whether to take one course after the other or several in parallel.
If you need more time than planned, you can simply take a semester off or extend your studies by up to 12 months – completely free of charge!
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Part-time studies
Flexibility and structures – cleverly combined
Your study programme offers you the perfect blend of flexible online studies and regular evening classes on campus: ideal if you have a job, want to get ahead in your career and are looking for a study programme with a certain degree of structure.
You decide when you want to start your semester, because there are no fixed enrolment or application deadlines. You can arrange the start of your studies according to your personal schedule.
You will acquire specialist knowledge online and exchange ideas with professors and fellow students in interactive evening courses. You can decide for yourself whether you prefer to attend your courses on campus or virtually via video chat.
You will study one subject after the other and finish each one with an exam. This way, you can always concentrate fully on one subject and reach a successful conclusion step by step!
Perfect if you are already working, want to take your career to the next level and are working towards a higher salary and new challenges.
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myStudies
Study the way you want after graduating from high school. Campus or online - you decide.
Study on campus during the day or in the virtual lecture hall, exchange ideas with professors and fellow students and deepen your knowledge on our digital platform. This way you will benefit from the perfect mix of classic student life and flexible online studies!
If you want, our 15 locations are always available for you to study and meet new people.
In myStudium, you will be able to seamlessly combine freedom and structure! You will study two to three days a week on campus and deepen your knowledge flexibly on our digital learning platform with innovative tools.
Our experienced professors come directly from the professional world and will teach you the latest in science and practice in modern subjects. This will optimally prepare you for real professional life.
You can start myStudium four times a year. We have neither NC nor waiting semesters or entrance exams.
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Dual studies
Studies or work experience? Why not both?
You will study in person or virtually and learn how to put your knowledge into practice during your practical phases in a company. The perfect mix of theory and practical experience, tailored exactly to you and your needs.
You will regularly alternate between theory and practice and thus learn to apply what you have learned directly with your practice partner. The structure and the schedule of the course are fixed.
Our network of over 10,000 practice partners is there for you; but you can also count on our support in finding a practice partner.
Of course, your practice partner will also pay all your tuition fees. With us, you will pay nothing at all.
Our professor come from the real world because we value practical content instead of just pure isolated theory. Of course, our degree programmes are accredited and state-recognised.
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