Social Work, BA (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Frankfurt am Main, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
In Soziale Arbeit (B.A.) berufsbegleitend, you study while working and complete your degree flexibly at the Online-Campus, with each semester starting with a presence week in Frankfurt am Main. The program includes an integrated practice phase and aims to develop your skills for analysing complex social situations and planning appropriate interventions.
You study core content from social work science together with perspectives from related fields such as sociology and psychology, and you can set your own focus through selected methods and additional themes like culture, aesthetics and media in social work. The program language is German, and you graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build foundational knowledge in the science of social work.
- You study key areas from related disciplines such as sociology and psychology.
- You learn professional ethics and deepen your approach to working with people.
- You complete a Berufsfeldpraktikum integrated into the study programme.
- You extend your practical and professional skills through practice-focused learning.
- You deepen your knowledge in core themes of social work and counselling.
- You finish your remaining modules and assessment work.
- You complete requirements to graduate with the BA degree.
- You finalise your professional preparation for roles as a socially recognised professional.
Career outcomes
- You are prepared for responsible roles in German social-sector and welfare organisations, with a degree that supports direct entry into social work practice.
- You build job-ready competencies for working with children and youth, people in difficult life situations, and families, based on practice-integrated learning.
- You develop skills used in field areas such as neighbourhood and community work, including participation processes and social planning tasks.
- You gain a professional academic foundation that can help you progress into more specialised and leadership-oriented roles, including options after the BA for further study.
Employability rate
Social work and social pedagogy graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady hiring needs in public and non-profit welfare services.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in social, youth, family, and community settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) | International applicants need a higher education entrance qualification for bachelor studies. If your school-leaving certificate does not directly qualify you for university study in Germany, you may be able to take the university qualification examination (Feststellungsprüfung/Studienkolleg pathway) or the Fresenius entrance examination, depending on your situation. |
| Recognition of prior education and study access eligibility | The program page states that you need eligibility to start the bachelor degree. For students with relevant professional qualifications, the university may recognize achievements individually (for example, the program notes module recognition is possible for qualified educators such as state-recognised educators). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | Conditional match | The program requires a higher education entrance qualification. Prior education in related social or education fields may support your eligibility assessment and recognition of achievements, subject to the university’s individual review. |
Language requirements
The program language is German. International applicants must meet the university’s German-language requirements for admission to a German-language degree program; if you do not have evidence of German proficiency, the admissions team will assess your eligibility based on your prior education and documents.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 445 / per month | Monthly study fees shown in the programme key facts for the berufsbegleitend (part-time/working alongside) Bachelor. |
| Semester fee | EUR 34.2 / per semester | Semester contribution for berufsbegleitend students shown for the semester contribution period referenced for Summer Semester 2026. |
| Application fee | EUR 250 / one time | Application fee shown in the programme key facts. |
Proof of financial resources
To support your student visa application, you must be able to show sufficient funds for living costs in Germany. The exact amount and acceptable proof method depend on the requirements used by your German visa/immigration authority and where you apply.
- Proof of sufficient funds for living costs in Germany as required for the student visa/ residence permit process
- Any additional financial proof documents requested by your local German mission or immigration authority
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check your entry eligibility for a bachelor program
Confirm you have a higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) for bachelor study. If your international school-leaving certificate does not directly qualify you for Germany, review the Fresenius admission routes for international school-leaving degrees (credential checks and any qualification examination/entrance assessment described by Fresenius). Start early so you can complete any required assessment or credential steps before your intake deadline.
Apply through the university’s application process during the intake window
Submit your application online within the published application period. Provide all requested documents and ensure your qualification documents are uploaded in the format required by the application process. Pay the application-related fee if it is required for your application.
Submit language and supporting documents for review
Because the program is taught in German, prepare your German-language proof according to the university’s international admission requirements for German-language study. Ensure your academic documents (transcripts and certificates) are complete so the admissions team can assess your admission eligibility and any possible recognition of achievements. Respond promptly if the university requests additional clarification or documents.