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Master of Arts in Social Sciences (MA)

Part-time studies, 4 semesters

Semester abroad (optional)

Languages of instruction: German, partly English

Currently no tuition fees

Application Deadline III:
August 31st, 2025

Social Work

Master's degree, part-time

 

In the Master's programme in Social Work, you will deepen your expertise in the professional support of people facing complex life situations. The course places a strong focus on current social changes, mental health, and practical, real-world solutions that make a difference in everyday life. You will have the opportunity to specialise in one of two dynamic fields: Clinical Social Work or Community-Based Social Work.

Upon completion of the programme, a wide range of career paths will be open to you. In Clinical Social Work, you will support individuals experiencing psychological distress and help them reintegrate into society. In Community-Based Social Work, you will play an active role in shaping social environments and promoting inclusion and social justice—right where people live and work.

Facts

Master of Arts in Social Sciences (MA)

Part-time studies, 4 semesters

Semester abroad (optional)

Languages of instruction: German, partly English

Currently no tuition fees

Application Deadline III:
August 31st, 2025

The degree programme Social Work in detail

Career opportunities after graduation

Depending on your chosen specialisation, a range of exciting career paths will be open to you after graduation.

In Clinical Social Work, you will work at the intersection of psychosocial support and the healthcare system. Possible fields of employment include psychiatric hospitals, psychosocial counselling centres, addiction support services, and community mental health services. In these settings, you will provide professional support to individuals with mental health conditions, addiction issues, or psychosocial crises—playing a key role in their stabilisation and reintegration into society.

Community-Based Social Work offers the opportunity to actively shape social participation. You might work in areas such as neighbourhood development, community management, or municipal social planning. Your tasks will include analysing social structures, developing tailored services for diverse target groups, and promoting equal opportunities, civic engagement, and social justice. The close collaboration with residents, civil society actors, and political decision-makers makes this field especially dynamic and full of potential for meaningful impact.

In addition, your degree qualifies you to pursue further academic studies, such as a doctoral or PhD programme at a university.

Voices about the study

Why study Social Work at FHV?

  • At FHV, you’ll benefit from a first-class learning environment with modern facilities and innovative technology.
  • Our lecturers come from a wide range of social work practice fields and bring valuable, hands-on experience that you can apply directly in your studies.
  • Thanks to the context-based curriculum, you have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your personal interests and professional goals, allowing you to specialise in the areas that matter most to you.
  • The degree is widely recognised and opens doors to a diverse and exciting range of career opportunities in social work and social pedagogy.
  • International experience: Gain global perspectives through a samester abroad, guest lecturers, international courses, research trips, or study trips.
  • You will study in small groups, which ensures a strong practical focus, close interaction with lecturers, and individualised support.
  • Block teaching within a clear schedule provides structure and enables you to balance your studies with your professional life.
  • The courses have a very close thematic relation to the Research Group Empirical Social Sciences at the FHV.

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