Digitalisierung (in) der Sozialen Arbeit (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Digitalisierung (in) der Sozialen Arbeit ist ein Wahlpflichtmodul im Bachelorstudiengang Soziale Arbeit (B.A.) an der DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg. Du beschäftigst dich dabei praxisnah mit Grundlagen und Folgen der Digitalisierung im sozialen und pädagogischen Bereich.
Im Modul werden Lehrveranstaltungen unter anderem zu Digitalisierung im Sozialen Wandel sowie zur Frage, wie Soziale Arbeit Subjekt der Digitalisierung ist, angeboten. Durch die Wahl dieses Moduls kannst du dein Wissen und deine Fähigkeiten interdisziplinär, selbstständig, lösungsorientiert und reflektiert in deine Tätigkeit einbringen.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Theorien Sozialer Arbeit, gesellschaftlicher Wandel, Governance
- Empirische Sozialforschung I
- Empirische Sozialforschung II
- Digitalisierung in der Sozialen Arbeit, Trends und Entwicklungen
- Organisationsentwicklung und Gestaltung digitaler Transformation
- Digitalisierung von Prozessen/ Digitale Geschäftsmodelle
- Grundlagen von Datenschutz, IT-Sicherheit und IT-Recht
- IT-Infrastruktur und (Fach-) Software für Soziale Arbeit
- Chancen und Risiken der Digitalisierung in der Sozialen Arbeit
- Modulabschluss and Masterarbeit
- Research and application of digitalisation topics in social work
- Synthesis of methods, ethics and practice-oriented transformation topics
Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Digitalisierung (in) der Sozialen Arbeit (180 ECTS) with one specialist elective Wahlpflichtmodul and a 100-day practical phase plus bachelor thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Methodik, Ethik, Grundlagen der Sozialen Arbeit und Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | Ankommen im Studium und in der Profession | ||
| Einführung in die Ethik | ||||
| Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten / Methodik | ||||
| Methodenlehre | ||||
| Empirische Sozialforschung | ||||
| Sozialphilosophische Grundlagen | ||||
| Semester 2 | Theorien und Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit I, Sozialpolitik und Rechtliche Grundlagen | Theorien und Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit I | ||
| Geschichte der Sozialen Arbeit | ||||
| Sozialpolitik | ||||
| Einführung in das BGB, Allgemeines Zivilrecht und Arbeitsrecht | ||||
| Recht Einführung: Grundbegriffe und Themenbereiche | ||||
| Semester 3 | Vertiefung Grundlagen und Kommunikation/Organisation | Theorien der Sozialen Arbeit | ||
| Methodisches Handeln in der Sozialen Arbeit | ||||
| Aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Sozialen Arbeit | ||||
| Soziale Arbeit als Subjekt der Digitalisierung | ||||
| Grundlagen der Kommunikation und Rhetorik | ||||
| Verwaltung, Organisation und Management in der Sozialen Arbeit | ||||
| Semester 4 | Wahlpflichtmodul Digitalisierung (in) der Sozialen Arbeit, Praxisphase I und Fallbearbeitung/Transfer | Digitalisierung (in) der Sozialen Arbeit (Wahlpflichtmodul) | ||
| Soziale Arbeit im Sozialen Wandel (Digitalisierung) | ||||
| Praxisphase – I | ||||
| Fallbearbeitung in Sozialer Praxis | ||||
| Theorie-Praxis-Transfer | ||||
| Fallbearbeitung und Fallverstehen | ||||
| Semester 5 | Praxisphase II | Praxisphase – II | ||
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | ||||
| Semester 6 | Bachelor-Thesis und Abschluss | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium (BT/ Koll) | ||
| Total | Bachelor programme total including Wahlpflichtmodul Digitalisierung (in) der Sozialen Arbeit, practice phase, and Bachelor-Thesis | |||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready digital and social-work skills for roles in social services, welfare-sector organisations, and municipal or NGO projects that are actively digitalising their support processes.
- You strengthen practical capability in planning and evaluating digital transformation in social work settings, helping you take on responsibility for change initiatives earlier in your career.
- You gain research competencies from empirical social research modules, supporting data-informed decisions in programme development, reporting, and improvement projects.
- You develop a strong ethics and governance foundation for responsible use of data and technology in social services, which is critical in roles involving client data and digital support tools.
- You graduate with a focused academic profile in Digitalisierung (in) der Sozialen Arbeit that supports career progression into specialist and leadership tracks in digital social transformation.
Employability rate
Social work and social pedagogy graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady demand from public and welfare-sector employers who continue to need qualified staff.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in public, non-profit, and community settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility with foreign school or qualification | International applicants can be admitted if they meet one of the listed higher-education access routes for the DIPLOMA Bachelor’s programme, and if their foreign qualification is recognised as equivalent for admission. The university states that for foreign qualifications, equivalence must be proven for admission. |
| Accepted foreign qualification routes (examples) | The university lists admission routes that include Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, successful master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung), or a secondary school certificate plus a relevant vocational qualification, as well as other vocational qualification routes. If your qualification does not match these labels directly, you must provide documents for equivalence assessment. |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | DIPLOMA publishes monthly study fee ranges/amounts and that an additional one-time examination fee is charged at the end of the study; the exact annual tuition depends on the selected rate model and study form. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | |
| Examination fee | EUR 0 / one time | DIPLOMA states a one-time examination fee at the end of the study; for Bachelor programmes it is published as a range of 615.00 EUR to 800.00 EUR depending on the study programme. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
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
Prepare your foreign qualification documents
Collect your school-leaving and/or higher-education qualification documents that support your university admission eligibility. If your qualification was completed outside Germany, ensure you can provide evidence so the university can confirm equivalence for admission. Prepare translations where required by the application instructions on the university portal.
Submit the online application
Complete the DIPLOMA online application form and enter your personal and study information. Upload the required documents and submit your application during the relevant intake period. If any items are missing, follow the university’s instructions for submitting additional documents.
Admissions decision after document review
The university reviews your submitted documents for eligibility and equivalence (for international qualifications). After review, you receive the next steps for enrollment if your application is successful. If the university requests clarifications or additional evidence, respond promptly to keep your process on track.