This three-semester Master's program in Social Work is designed as a generalist course. It deepens the understanding of social work as a critical-reflexive profession and discipline focused on combating social exclusion and enabling participation. The program examines exclusion and participation, emphasizing the political mandate and a self-critical approach to social work's role in potential discrimination. It aims to develop innovative, application-oriented, and research-based solutions for complex social issues. Graduates will gain competencies to conduct institutional and organizational analyses within social work and to initiate and shape participation-oriented action concepts. The degree also qualifies graduates for a scientific career path, including access to doctoral studies.
The curriculum is structured over three semesters, with the first two focusing on core modules and the third dedicated to the Master's thesis. Students can also study part-time over five semesters. Each semester requires 30 ECTS credits.
The Master's program equips graduates with advanced skills for critical social work practice, leadership roles, and organizational development. The degree also qualifies graduates for academic careers and doctoral studies.
Applicants with a university entrance qualification valid for Hesse can study at this university, regardless of nationality or religion.
The Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt is a state-recognized, church-sponsored institution, equivalent to state universities.
State-recognized, church-sponsored institution, equivalent to state universities.
Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with at least 210 ECTS and a final grade of 2.5 or better. If you have 180 ECTS, you may still be eligible but might need to complete additional credits, potentially extending the study duration to 4 semesters.
No tuition fees are charged for the M.A. Soziale Arbeit program. However, a one-time enrollment fee applies.
The Master's program in Soziale Arbeit is designed as a three-semester, full-time course. It can also be studied part-time over five semesters.
The application period for the Summer Semester 2026 is from January 5, 2026, to March 15, 2026. Detailed information is available on the Admissions Office website.
Graduates are prepared for advanced social work practice, leadership roles, and organizational development specialist positions. The degree also qualifies graduates for academic careers and doctoral studies.