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Requirements and Target Group
The part-time Bachelor's programme in Social Work is aimed at professionals in the social sector who wish to further their academic qualifications, as well as career changers from other fields who are interested in working with and for people. The programme is suitable for individuals seeking a practice-oriented academic degree and who value the connection between theory and direct application. Typical target groups include professionals in education, pedagogy, social assistance, and similar areas, as well as those interested in transitioning to a career in Social Work and wish to study part-time and flexibly.
Admission: What do you need to get started?
To be admitted to the Bachelor's programme in Social Work (B.A.), you must provide proof of university entrance qualification. The following qualifications meet the formal requirements:
- General university entrance qualification (A-levels) or technical college entrance qualification
- Master craftsman's certificate or equivalent professional qualification
- Completed training with subsequent several years of professional experience, as well as passing an aptitude test (studying without A-levels is possible)
If you are a state-recognized educator, you can have up to 6 modules recognized, thereby shortening your study time. For other qualifications (such as completed training or a relevant degree, e.g. in Sociology), individual recognition of acquired credits is possible. There is no numerus clausus (NC).
What personal requirements should you bring?
- Willingness and ability to learn disciplined and independently alongside your job
- Interest in social science topics, especially in Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work Science
- Empathy and enjoyment in supporting people in difficult or challenging situations
- Effective communication, even in complex or conflict-laden situations
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to schedule on-site phases (one block week per semester in Frankfurt) and online events
- Basic knowledge of using digital learning platforms and willingness to regularly participate in virtual seminars
Study Contents in Detail
In the part-time Bachelor's programme in Social Work at Fresenius University, you will deal with scientific fundamentals and practice-oriented approaches. You will intensively engage with various aspects of social work, including:
- scientific work and methodology
- legal and economic foundations of social work
- societal and socio-political issues
- development and learning in children and adolescents
- communication, self-perception and external perception
- professional ethics and methodical action
- clinical psychology, psychiatry, and psychosocial diagnostics
- child and youth welfare law
- diversity and diversity in social work
- specific fields of action such as child & youth welfare, social work with people with disabilities, social work with the elderly, and neighborhood management
- organization and social management in social facilities
- basics and deepening of psychosocial counseling
- conflict management, crisis intervention, and trauma-sensitive counseling
- perspectives and current theories of the social work profession
- practical phase and project work with scientific reflection
Elective modules allow you to focus on additional areas such as culture, aesthetics & media, selected methods, interdisciplinary insights, or individual education as a subject. After four semesters, you can optionally extend your studies with a focus on psychosocial counseling and conflict management.
How is the Course Structured?
The programme usually lasts seven semesters and is organized part-time. Each semester begins with a one-week presence phase in Frankfurt am Main. Subsequently, classes take place weekly at fixed times online, allowing you to study independently of your location. Exams are typically taken online; examination centres in Frankfurt am Main, Cologne, Munich, or Hamburg are available upon request.
- Start: Winter semester
- Language of instruction: German
- integrated practical phase as a fixed component of the study concept
- flexible organization: particularly suitable for combining work and study
After the fourth semester, you have the option to add another semester for a specialization in psychosocial counseling and conflict management (extended to 8 semesters with 210 ECTS). This provides you with even more targeted expertise, especially for counseling professions.
Career Prospects & Job Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates of the Bachelor's in Social Work obtain the state-recognized degree as a social worker or social pedagogue. This opens up a wide range of areas for you, including:
- child and youth welfare (e.g. in youth centres, schools, school social work, open youth work)
- social services such as social, addiction, or refugee counseling
- neighbourhood and district management
- working with elderly people or people with disabilities
- social planning and social management in public or private institutions
- company social work and counseling in a business context
- psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, trauma pedagogy
With a Bachelor's degree, you can also access further Master's programmes that prepare you for research or teaching activities in universities, research institutes, or in education and further training.
Study Location: Combined Presence and Online
The programme combines face-to-face and online learning formats. Each semester starts with a one-week presence phase at the Frankfurt am Main campus. Regular lectures take place through live virtual sessions on the online campus, offering you maximum flexibility.
- Online campus of Fresenius University for weekly live lectures
- Block presence sessions in Frankfurt am Main
- additional exam options at locations in Cologne, Munich, or Hamburg
The technical infrastructure of the online campus provides interactive teaching formats and integration into the university network - regardless of your place of residence.
Costs and Financing Overview
Tuition fees for the part-time Bachelor's in Social Work amount to 445 euros per month. Additionally, there is a one-time registration fee of 250 euros. This includes all lectures, exam fees, access to digital learning materials, and the StudyPLUS offer for additional training.
- monthly fee: 445 euros
- total: approx. 18,940 euros (for a standard study duration of 7 semesters)
- optional extension to 8 semesters with an additional elective module
Various options are available for financing: you can finance your studies through BAföG, scholarship programmes, or study loans. The study advisory service at Fresenius University provides individual information on all possibilities and supports you in choosing the financing option that suits you best.
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