Social work
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Form of study
Consecutive Master
Standard period of study
3 semesters (incl. Master’s thesis), 90 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
predominantly German
Start of studies
Summer semester (March 15)
Admission requirements
Completed university degree with at least 180 ECTS in the field of social work or a related degree program with an overall grade of at least “good” (2.3) or a final grade that puts you in the top 60% of graduates.
For detailed information, see the study and examination regulations.
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Accreditation
Accreditation by the Accreditation Council
Registration
from 15.11.
– 15.02.
Profile of the degree program
In the Master’s degree program in Social Work in Coburg, you will take your existing knowledge and skills to the next level.
This advanced degree program deepens your academic training and leads to a second university degree. You will be able to independently apply scientific findings in practice and actively shape the interfaces between social work and modern living environments. The program provides you with comprehensive theoretical knowledge, evaluation skills and methodological competence to develop and implement well-founded and innovative solutions in your future career in social work.
What we value
Professional and personal enrichment
Statement by Michelle Brückner Student Ambassador and M.A graduate Master Social Work:
“The consecutive Master’s program in Social Work with my chosen specialization in Clinical Social Work was both professionally and personally enriching. The intensive scientific deepening in professional content with regard to bio-psycho-social problems will enrich my future professional practice and offer me the opportunity to work in a diverse field of social work. In addition, the intensive examination of myself as an individual and as a social worker should be emphasized, which is made possible by a variety of opportunities for reflection and self-awareness and can contribute to a professional approach to depth psychological phenomena in interpersonal relationships.”
Research and practice
The Master’s degree program in Social Work at Coburg University of Applied Sciences combines theory and practice. In cooperation with national and international universities, you can work on interesting social issues. You will research theories, methods and strategies of social work and develop solutions for people in different life situations. The course also offers you the opportunity to develop personally. This includes self-reflection, time and work management as well as personal communication and conflict resolution skills.
Study internationally
Coburg University of Applied Sciences offers the opportunity to complete a study or practical semester abroad. To this end, Coburg University of Applied Sciences maintains relationships with foreign partner universities. Further information is available from the university’s Study Abroad service.
Compatibility with career and family
The Master’s degree program offers a flexible structure that allows you to successfully combine your studies, career and family life. Practical teaching formats and a modular system allow you to customize your study times. The university helps you to organize your studies in such a way that they fit harmoniously into your everyday life without compromising on the quality of your education. This allows you to efficiently manage work and family commitments while achieving your academic goals.
Areas of specialization
Here you have the opportunity to focus specifically on the topics and areas that really interest you and that play an important role in society. The practice-oriented teaching, close collaboration with experienced professionals and diverse projects will prepare you optimally for the challenges of social work. The university also attaches great importance to interdisciplinary learning and encourages you to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions.
Job & Career
Do your doctorate now!
Graduates with a good Master’s degree can continue to work scientifically after completing their Master’s degree. They have the opportunity to do a doctorate at Coburg University of Applied Sciences’ “Analytics4Health” (A4H) doctoral center or in cooperation with a university.
Curriculum and examination regulations
The module handbook provides information on the content of the individual modules. The study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. Modules that are no longer taught can be found here. If necessary, you can also extend the duration of your studies to allow you to combine it with a career or family commitments. If you have any questions about this or the content of the program, please contact us:
Christin Eichhorn
