A Profession and Academic Discipline
The profession and academic discipline of social work is growing in importance. Demographic developments and social differentiation is giving rise to new areas of work. As a graduate of this master programme you work in frontline social work, planning, and in applied research and development for the creation of social and health services fit for today’s society. This study programme provides you with the necessary specialisations for practical work as well as the right competencies for an activity in the scientific field.
Course Contents
The curriculum encompasses organisation and society, research, development and innovation, methodology and case analysis, management skills, international law, and ethics. Your studies focus on models to reduce disadvantages in society.
Choose one of two advanced specialisation options:
- Case Management
- General Social Work
19 places are available per specialization.
Your Individual Education Plan
Together with experts, you compile your individual education plan to combine your professional aspirations with your field of studies as part of the courses ”Disziplinäre Praxis“ and “Mentoring“. The objective is to expand your individual profile and acquire additional specific competencies, e.g. through internships, job shadowing, optional subjects, study trips or (inter-) national symposia.
Master Thesis
During your master studies, you write your thesis in collaboration with a research team and a project at the Ilse Arlt Institute for Social Inclusion Research. This ensures close supervision, mutual support and a timely completion of your studies.
Career Prospects
With a degree you are qualified to work in all areas of social work. You are especially well-prepared for advisory, organisational and management responsibilities in the social and healthcare services sector, including project planning and evaluation. Your job prospects are therefore excellent in all areas of the welfare system, and many areas of healthcare.
Graduates assume roles such as:
- Case manager
- Head of institute or team leader
- Voluntary worker coordinator
- Project manager
- Area supervisor
- Complex case expert
- Social work expert as part of a multi-professional team
- Evaluator
- Inclusion expert
In combination with professional experience, this master programme opens up opportunities for career progression into management positions.
