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Facts

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)

Part-time extended, 7 semesters

Semester abroad (optional)

Orientation and professional practical training

Languages of instruction: German, partly English

Currently no tuition fees

Application for winter semester 2026/2027:
starts on 15.11.2025

Social Work

Bachelor's degree, part-time

 

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Social Work, the focus is on people and communities – with all their facets, characteristics, challenges, and conflicts. You will explore different life contexts and learn how to support and accompany individuals in a professional manner. Thanks to flexible structures and close cooperation with social institutions, you can directly integrate your practical experience into your studies – and vice versa.

After graduation, a wide range of exciting career paths will be open to you. Whether in education, healthcare, or counselling – there is a constant need for people who act with compassion, expertise, and social competence. Your skills will be in demand – and can be applied in many different ways.

You can complete the course either part-time alongside your job or full-time.

Facts

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)

Part-time extended, 7 semesters

Semester abroad (optional)

Orientation and professional practical training

Languages of instruction: German, partly English

Currently no tuition fees

Application for winter semester 2026/2027:
starts on 15.11.2025

Social Work programme details

Career perspectives

With a degree in Social Work, many doors will be open to you – not just in Austria, but worldwide. Social workers are needed wherever people require support. You could work in youth centres, schools, hospitals, or social organisations. There are also opportunities in workplace social services, as a coach, or in counselling. If you're looking to make a difference internationally, you could even work in development cooperation or humanitarian aid. No matter which path you choose: you’ll be working with people – and your work will have a real impact.

The degree also qualifies you for further Master's studies at universities or universities of applied sciences, both in Austria and abroad. At FHV, we offer a part-time Master's degree in Social Work for those seeking to deepen their knowledge. Building on that, a doctoral or PhD programme at a university is also possible.

Social Work student voices

Why study Social Work at FHV?

  • There is a growing demand for qualified professionals in Social Work and Social Education – both locally and internationally. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities in a field that plays a vital role in society.
  • FHV works closely with partner organisations and institutions, allowing you to apply your knowledge directly and benefit from real-life projects, excursions, and professional supervision.
  • In your fourth semester, you can study at one of our partner universities abroad. You also have the opportunity to complete your work placement overseas – an important step towards building an international career.
  • The Social Work degree at FHV is internationally recognised and provides excellent preparation for the diverse challenges of working in this field.
  • The courses have a very close thematic relation to the Research Group Empirical Social Sciences at the FHV.

Admission and application

Do you still have questions about the study programme?

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