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Study programmes in the social sciences are currently among the most popular in Germany - primarily Bachelor's degree programmes in Social Work, but also Bachelor's programmes in interdisciplinary subjects such as psychology.
The range of courses offered at private universities in Germany is correspondingly large. I will present this range of courses here and compare them in terms of course content and specialisations, prerequisites and tuition fees. In addition, I will show you the only degree programme in Sociology currently offered at the private Zeppelin University.
Overview of all Courses
We have a total of 217 courses in the field of Social Sciences. The first 20 top courses are displayed. Use the filter function or our search to discover more courses in the field.
- Dual studies
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- 7 Semester
- Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Brunswick, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Dusseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Cologne, Leipzig, Luebeck, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Munster, Nuremberg, Potsdam, Ravensburg, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Wuppertal, Kiel, Chemnitz, Magdeburg, Bonn, Wuerzburg or Virtual Campus
- German
- Introduction to Social Work, Professional Field Development, Introduction to Scientific Work, Pedagogy, Professional Reflection I, Development and Socialization, Social History, Philosophy, Ethics, Th…
With this degree program, you combine theory and practice in Social Work. In addition to your bachelor's degree, you will also earn a qualification as a state-recognized social worker. The program takes place on a weekly basis - you can choose to study at one of the over 30 study locations throughout Germany or on the Virtual Campus.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- 6 Semester
- online
- German
- Introduction to Psychology, General Psychology and Scientific Work, Competencies for Studies and Career, General Business Administration, Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods, Health Economics…
The part-time Bachelor's degree program in Applied Psychology at the APOLLON University of Health Care Management in Bremen offers a comprehensive education over 36 months. Students acquire knowledge in psychological diagnostics, counseling, clinical psychology, and health psychology. Suitable for professionals looking to enhance their psychological skills to perform better in the workplace. Graduates are able to successfully apply psychological methods in various professional fields and create added value.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- 6 Semester
- online
- German
- Introduction to Social Work, Introduction to Academic Work, Professional Field Development, Pedagogy, Social History, Philosophy and Ethics, Theories and Concepts of Social Work, Social Law, Collabora…
In the part-time distance learning program Social Work at Germany's largest university, you will acquire pedagogical, psychological, and legal expertise. You can study full-time over 6 semesters or part-time over 8-12 semesters. In addition, through an accompanying internship, you can obtain the title of State-recognized Social Pedagogue.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- 6 Semester
- online
- German
- Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Scientific Work, General Psychology: Learning, Emotion, Motivation, and Attention, Differential and Personality Psychology, Work and Organizational Psycholo…
The Bachelor's degree program in Psychology at IU provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and the human psyche. The program includes various focuses such as clinical, educational, and work and organizational psychology, as well as research methods and statistics. Graduates of the program are able to analyze and understand human behavior and can intervene purposefully. The program provides a solid foundation for a career in various industries and enables entry into the Master's degree program in Psychology.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- 6 Semester
- online
- German
- Introduction to Psychology, General Psychology: Learning, Emotion, Motivation, and Attention, Health Psychology, Introduction to Scientific Work, Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Health Managem…
Discover the fascinating world of health psychology and help people improve their health and well-being! The Bachelor's program in Health Psychology at IU Distance Learning provides you with comprehensive knowledge in the fields of psychology, medicine, and health sciences. With this knowledge, you will learn to understand the connections between physical and mental health and to develop individual strategies for the prevention and treatment of illnesses. Become part of a growing professional field and shape the future of healthcare!
- Fulltime programm (blended learning)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- 6 Semester
- Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Brunswick, Bremen, Chemnitz, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Dusseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt a.M., Freiburg, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Kiel, Leipzig, Luebeck, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Muenster, Nuremberg, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Wuerzburg or Virtual Campus
- German
- Introduction to Psychology, General Psychology: Learning, Emotion, Motivation, and Attention, Differential and Personality Psychology, Introduction to Psychological Assessment, Introduction to Empiric…
If you want to know how and why each person is different, the Bachelor of Psychology at IU offers you deep insights. Use interpersonal communication and human behavioral patterns to be successful in your profession. With your acquired expertise, you will be able to optimally consider the "human factor" after completing your studies – whether in work and organizational psychology, test psychological diagnostics, or market research. The IU Bachelor's degree program in Psychology is based on the recommendations of the German Society for Psychology (DGP). In addition to empirical-scientific and methodological foundations, you have a variety of specializations to choose from.
- Distance learning program
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- 4 Semester
- online
- German
- Methodology, Social Work Research I - Qualitative Methods, Leadership, Project Management Methods, Development of Social Work in Discipline and Profession, Social Inequality, Inclusion and Exclusion, …
The Master's program in Social Work at IU is an advanced study program for graduates of a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a comparable program. The focus is on deepening professional and methodological skills as well as promoting research skills in Social Work. Students learn to analyze complex social problems and develop solutions. Additionally, they are enabled to independently plan and conduct research projects. The program thus imparts comprehensive knowledge in Social Work and prepares graduates for challenging tasks in the field of Social Work.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- 6 Semester
- online
- German
- Basics of Psychology: General Psychology, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Differential Psychology; Methods and Diagnosis: scientific work, psychological research me…
The distance learning course "Psychology" offered by the European Distance University Hamburg GmbH provides basic knowledge in various areas of psychology. The content includes General Psychology, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Differential Psychology. Students learn methods and diagnostics such as scientific work, psychological research methods, and computer-aided data analysis. The course offers insights into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Work Psychology, and Health Management. Degree: Bachelor of Science after 36 months, including face-to-face and online seminars.
- Distance learning program
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- 6 Semester
- online
- German or English
- Psychology, Introduction to Academic Work, Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Differential and Personality Psychology, Social Interaction Psychology, General Psychology: Learnin…
In the online study programme Applied Psychology, you systematically deal with topics such as personality psychology, counselling basics and intercultural psychology. The programme lasts 6 semesters in full-time study, 8-12 semesters in part-time study. As a specialisation, you can choose, for example, the subject of health psychology.
- Distance learning program
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- 2 Semester
- online
- German
- Introduction to Coaching, Basics of Self-reflection, Research Methodology, Seminar: Virtual Coaching and Self-coaching, New Work, Methods in the Coaching Process, Project: Concept Development and Live…
The master's program Coaching lasts 2-4 semesters in full-time study, depending on prerequisites, or 4-8 semesters in part-time study. You will explore topics such as Virtual Coaching and Self-Coaching, and dive into areas like Coaching for Executives or Diversity Management.
- Distance learning program
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- 4 Semester
- online
- German
- Introduction to Coaching, Conversation and Communication Techniques, Research Methodology, Learning and Development Theories, Ethics and Value Management, Basics of Self-reflection, Personality Psycho…
Become a professional coach and support people in their personal and professional growth! The Master's program Coaching at IU Distance Learning provides you with comprehensive knowledge in the fields of psychology, communication, organizational development, and change management. With this solid expertise and practical experience, you will learn how to design and successfully implement individual coaching processes. Develop your own coaching philosophy and become a sought-after expert in a growing professional field.
- Fulltime programm (blended learning)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- 6 Semester
- Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Brunswick, Bremen, Chemnitz, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Dusseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt a.M., Freiburg, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Kiel, Leipzig, Luebeck, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Muenster, Nuremberg, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Wuerzburg or Virtual Campus
- German
- Social history, philosophy, ethics, professional field development, introduction to social work, psychology, social policy, pedagogy, collaborative work, introduction to scientific work, theories and …
You want to actively promote social justice and equal opportunities in your profession by professionally supporting people in difficult life situations? Within the Bachelor's program in Social Work, we provide you with pedagogical, psychological, and legal knowledge. In addition, you will acquire intercultural competencies in dealing with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Your professional perspective is as diverse and varied as working with people themselves.
Departments from Education to Social Work
Social sciences can be divided into a whole range of subject areas in which a wide variety of degree programmes are offered. The interdisciplinary Department of Psychology offers a particularly broad range of courses. A large number of degree programmes are also offered in the field of social work at private universities in Germany.
Here are all the social sciences subject areas in which privathochschulen.net lists degree programmes:
- Political Science (13 degree programmes)
- Psychology (48 degree programmes)
- Pedagogy (11 degree programmes)
- Psychotherapy (14 degree programmes)
- Childhood Education (12 study programmes)
- Social Work (40 degree programmes)
- Social Management (8 degree programmes)
- Special Education (7 study programmes)
Click on one of the departments for more information.
Which university is the best?
In particular in the fields of social work and psychology, there are numerous private universities with Bachelor's and Master's programmes on offer. But other subjects are also represented, up to and including Sociology, which can be studied at the private Zeppelin University.
But which university is the best in the field of social sciences? I can't give you a definite answer to that. Every private university has its own special features. When looking for a university, you should be guided by factors such as the location(s), tuition fees, course content and specialisation options.
Here is a brief portrait of the most important private universities with degree programmes in the social sciences:
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany. In winter semester 2020/2021, a total of 14,910 students were enrolled at the university. The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is located in Idstein, Hesse, and also has campuses in Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and New York. The university mainly offers degree programmes in the fields of economics and natural sciences, but also in the social sciences. Special feature: Many courses are not only offered as attendance courses, but also as distance learning or evening study courses. Particularly popular, for example, are the Bachelor's distance learning programmes in Social Work and Psychology.
IU International University of Applied Sciences: With over 100,000 enrolled students (WS 2022/2023), IU is the largest university in Germany. The university is based in Erfurt, but IU offers its campus study programmes in numerous cities in Germany. In addition to the campus programmes in the fields of health and social work, among others, the university offers over 100 distance learning programmes as well as a large number of dual study programmes. Particularly popular: the Bachelor's degree programmes in Social Work and Psychology.
FHM University of Applied Sciences: The FHM is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Bielefeld/North-rhine-Westphalia with further campuses in Bamberg, Berlin, Hanover, Cologne, Pulheim, Rostock and Schwerin. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 4,721 students were enrolled at FHM. Among other things, FHM offers bachelor's degree programmes in Social Management, Psychology and Social Pedagogy.
Medical School Berlin: The Medical School Berlin - Hochschule für Gesundheit und Medizin (MSB) is a private, state-recognised university. The university was founded in 2012 and is located in Berlin-Wilmersdorf on Rüdesheimer Straße. In WS 2019/2020, a total of 1,650 students were enrolled at the university. The MSB consists of 2 faculties: the Faculty of Natural Sciences is a university faculty, the Faculty of Health Sciences is a university of applied sciences faculty. The Psychology programmes are organised by the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Since WS 2020, the university also offers a Master's programme in Psychotherapy.
SRH University of Applied Health Sciences: The SRH University of Applied Health Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences located in Gera/Thuringia. The university was founded in 2007 and a total of 1,241 students were enrolled at SRH Gera in the winter semester 2019/2020. In addition to Bachelor's programmes in Ergotherapy and Speech Therapy, the university offers a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy. Special feature: the Bachelor's degree is offered both as a training-integrated and training-accompanying degree programme, as well as full-time.
Zeppelin University: Zeppelin University is a state-recognised, private university located in Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The university was founded in 2003, and in the winter semester 2020/2021 a total of 871 students were enrolled at the university. The university sees itself as a university between business, culture and politics; accordingly, the degree programmes are also interdisciplinary. Of particular interest: the B.A. Sociology, Politics & Economics.
Fliedner University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf: The Fliedner University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Dusseldorf. The FH was founded in 2011, and a total of 1,720 students were enrolled in the winter semester 2020/2021. According to its own statement, the courses offered by the university are rooted in the educational tradition of the Kaiserswerther Diakonie for professions in the health, social and educational sectors. Among other things, the university offers degree programmes in the fields of education and social work.
University of Applied Pedagogy: The University of Applied Education is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Berlin. The university was founded in 2013, and in the winter semester 2020/2021 a total of 337 students were enrolled at the UAS. The university offers a dual and a part-time degree programme in Social Work as well as a dual degree programme in Childhood Education.
Studying Sociology privately at Zeppelin University
Sociology is a classic university study programme that is offered almost exclusively at state universities in Germany. Sociologists study the preconditions, processes and consequences of people living together and accordingly deal with the empirical and theoretical study of social behaviour during their studies.
There is currently only one private university offering a degree programme in Sociology, Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen (Baden-Wuerttemberg). The B.A. Sociology, Politics & Economics takes a total of 8 semesters of full-time study.
A university entrance qualification is required for admission. The application procedure at ZU comprises three steps: Prospective students start with an internet-based kick-off, which is followed by a comprehensive written application. Two professors decide whether the applicant is invited to the third stage, the selection day, the "Pioneers Wanted!". During this selection day, applicants will have interviews with professors, students and friends of the university. A real case study is completed in a group with other applicants, as well as various tests.
The study content is taught in 3 areas:
- Multidisciplinary basic competence: business and economics, law, public administration, state & politics, communication & culture
- Generalist management competence: strategic management, human resources & leadership, organisation & network theory, cognition & decision
- Elective seminars: Theories of State and Democracy, Risk Analyses, Dynamics of Urban Development, European Governance, Political & Economic Aspects of Regulation, Political Communication, Public & Public Opinion, Sustainability, Migration Dynamics &Migration Forms, System Rationality, Actors & Logic of Political Communication, Philosophy and Socioligy of Science
The study fees amount to 4,700.- per semester, whereby the studies can be fully financed by a loan from the Sparkasse Bodensee.
Distance learning in social sciences
In the social sciences, a particularly large number of distance learning and also part-time degree programmes are offered, especially in the field of social work. The IU International University of Applied Sciences has a particularly large number of courses on offer, offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work, Social Management, Education, Psychology and many other subjects.
Here are the most interesting distance learning courses in social sciences at private universities in Germany at a glance:
Dual studies in social sciences
In the field of social work in particular, there is a good range of dual degree programmes offered by private universities in Germany. In some cases, students do not even have to pay tuition fees because these are covered by the practice partner. In addition to the usual double degree of Bachelor & State-certified social worker, dual students thus already gain intensive professional experience during their studies.
Here are the most interesting dual courses of study at private universities in Germany at a glance:
| Course | University | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | University of Social Work and Pedagogy | 6 Semester | from 9900 € total from 275 € monthly | |
| Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | IU International University of Applied Sciences | 7 Semester | ||
| Social Work, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | University of Social Work and Pedagogy | 6 Semester | from 1650 € Semester fee | |
| Social Work, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | IU International University of Applied Sciences | 7 Semester | ||
| Social Work, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia | 6 Semester | from 3900 € Semester fee | |
| Social Work, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences | 7 Semester | from 520 € monthly from 3120 € Semester fee |
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