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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you aspire to a career filled with purpose and impact? If so, welcome to the Bachelor's degree programme in Social Work at DIT - the place where your dreams become reality! Picture yourself as an integral part of change, a bridge-builder in our society, addressing critical issues and making a tangible difference in one of the most important professions of our time.

Now imagine you have the opportunity to tackle a diverse range of challenges: As a superhero of our time, you can support people with their various problems - be it in youth welfare, addiction counselling or school social work. From psychosocial challenges to family crises - you can become the person that everyone needs. Here you will not only become an expert in interpersonal relationships, but also a shaper of a future worth living. With this bachelor, you'll not only develop expertise in interpersonal relationships but also contribute to shaping a more promising future for all.

Our degree programme is made for everyone - whether you're straight out of school and keen on interactive work or already have professional experience and want to conquer the world of social work. What truly matters is your commitment to making a meaningful difference.! For those seeking a practical approach, we offer a dual study programme - you work directly in the surrounding facilities during the semester break and gain insightsbeyond traditional classroom learning. Earn money and study as a complete package.

So go on, sharpen your social skills and get ready to change the world with with compassion, empathy, and a touch of heroism!

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), state-recognised social pedagogue

Standard study period: 7 Semester

ECTS-Credits: 210

Start of study programme: Winter semester

Location: Landau, Deggendorf

Teaching language: German

Application period: 15 April - 15 September

Eligibility requirements:

• University entrance qualification from Germany or for international degrees please check the DAAD website
• or university entrance qualification and a training contract with one of the cooperating institutions
• or completed vocational training and three years of professional experience
• Language Requirements

Continuing study programmes:

• Mental health

Student union fee: 

• No tuition fees, only student union fee
• International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.

Download: Course flyer

Contact:

• General information about studying at DIT: Advice & support
• Information for first semester

Cooperative Studies:

• You can also study Social Work as a degree programme with in-depth practical experience. This means that you complete additional practical phases in a company during the semester break. This allows you to gain practical and professional experience during your studies and earn your own money. You will also have secured your place for the practical semester and your Bachelor's thesis. All you have to do is apply to a company of your choice. Ask the university for advice. Here you can find the relevant contract for your application.

Post-graduation opportunities? Endless! The demand on the job market has never been stronger.

With a Bachelor of Arts in your arsenal, you can work wherever your heart takes you.

You can become a life designer and support people in improving their quality of life and developing new perspectives. As a relationship architect, you'll do more than just build bridges; you'll actively cultivate positive connections and meaningful relationships. Simultaneously, you'll become an expert in empowerment, to enable people to determine their destiny and ignite their own initiatives. You are an opportunity maker, supporting people towards unlocking their full potential.Depending on the area, you can also be an equity builder and promote the integration and inclusion of disadvantaged groups in our society. As you can see, the field of opportunities is endless! In the end, however, you will always be an everyday hero at heart!  With a Bachelor's degree in social work, you ensure that daily life becomes easier, richer, and more enjoyable for others. You not only provide assistance but also bring positivity into people's lives. Your focus area? That's for you to decide:

• Children and youth social work
• Social work with mentally ill people
• Counselling (addiction counselling, debt counselling, integration services, family counselling, etc.)
• Help for the homeless
• Assistance for the disabled
• Offender support
• Women's aid
• Social management and planning
• Asylum assistance

Overview about the courses, SWS (semester hours per week) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) in the Bachelor of Social work degree programme.