Psychosoziale Beratung und Gesundheit (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Wahlpflichtmodul Psychosoziale Beratung und Gesundheit specialises you in the Bachelor programme Soziale Arbeit (B.A.) on health-related services in social work.
The module covers competencies ranging from counselling and health promotion to therapy approaches, crisis intervention concepts, and prevention options, helping you apply psychosocial counselling and crisis intervention in daily practice in an interdisciplinary and reflective way.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build counselling and health-promotion competencies in psychosocial support settings.
- You learn counselling concepts, therapy approaches, crisis intervention concepts, and prevention options connected to social work and health support.
- You gain an initial structured understanding of the psychosocial counselling field and the social-medical relevance of the work you will do.
- You deepen practical competencies for psychosocial counselling and crisis intervention.
- You study how to apply interdisciplinary, independent, solution-oriented, and reflective thinking in day-to-day psychosocial counselling work.
- You connect counselling and health-promotion approaches to real roles in psychosocial projects and supportive services.
- You consolidate your knowledge and skills for psychosocial projects, debt counselling, addiction prevention, and support services for people affected by justice-related challenges.
- You prepare to take project responsibility in social education contexts, associations, and private institutions.
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS part-time curriculum is completed over eight semesters. It combines social-work theory, research methods, law, communication, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, social medicine, management, the Psychosoziale Beratung und Gesundheit specialisation, a 100-day supervised practice phase, and the bachelor thesis with colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3 modules | Methodik | 8 | 24 ECTS |
| Theorien und Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit I | 10 | |||
| Professionalisierung und Selbstreflexion | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | 2 modules | Ethische und sozialphilosophische Grundlagen der Sozialen Arbeit | 12 | 24 ECTS |
| Theorien und Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit II | 12 | |||
| Semester 3 | 2 modules | Rechtliche Grundlagen der Sozialen Arbeit | 12 | 24 ECTS |
| Kommunikation | 12 | |||
| Semester 4 | 1 module | Pädagogik, Gender und Diversity und Soziale Arbeit | 12 | 12 ECTS plus cross-semester psychology, sociology, social medicine and practice components |
| Semesters 4–5 | 1 cross-semester module | Einführung in Psychologie, Soziologie und Medizin für Soziale Arbeit | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Semester 5 | 1 module | Politische Grundlagen der Sozialen Arbeit | 6 | 6 ECTS plus cross-semester media, culture and practice components |
| Semesters 5–6 | 1 cross-semester module | Medien- und Kulturarbeit für Soziale Arbeit | 6 | 6 ECTS |
| Semester 6 | 1 module | Fallbearbeitung in Sozialer Praxis | 6 | 6 ECTS plus specialisation and practice components |
| Semester 7 | 1 module | Verwaltung, Organisation & Management in der Sozialen Arbeit | 12 | 12 ECTS plus specialisation, practice and thesis components |
| Semesters 6–7 | 1 specialisation module | Psychosoziale Beratung und Gesundheit: Beratung und Förderung in Sozialer Arbeit; Gesundheitswissenschaften für Soziale Arbeit | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Semesters 4–7 | 1 practical training block | 100 Tage Praxisphase und reflexive Praxisbegleitung | 30 | 30 ECTS |
| Semesters 7–8 | 1 final assessment module | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Total | 16 modules including the specialisation, practical training and bachelor thesis | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You become qualified to work in psychosocial projects and counselling-oriented services, including debt counselling and prevention-focused roles.
- You gain counselling and health-promotion skills that support you in prevention, crisis intervention, and psychosocial guidance tasks in social work settings.
- You learn approaches that help you contribute to addiction prevention and justice-related support services through structured psychosocial counselling work.
- You are prepared to take on project responsibility in social education, associations, and private institutions as you progress in your career.
- You develop interdisciplinary, independent, solution-oriented, and reflective practice skills that are essential for real-world psychosocial counselling work.
Employability rate
For graduates in psychosocial counselling and health-focused social work in Germany, employability is typically high at around 85%, while unemployment is typically around 15% due to continuing needs in public, welfare, and community services.
Together, these figures indicate a steadier career outlook when you target counselling and intervention roles aligned with your study focus.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (foreign qualifications) | International applicants need a higher education entrance qualification that is equivalent to the German university entrance qualification for admission to a bachelor’s programme. For students with foreign school-leaving certificates and international qualifications, the required documents and recognition/equivalency steps depend on the submitted credential; the university reviews eligibility during the admission process. |
| Previous study/qualification for admission pathway | If you apply with a previous degree or further evidence of prior academic study, submit your official transcripts and certificates so the university can assess your eligibility and any possible recognition. |
Language requirements
The programme is taught in German. DIPLOMA Hochschule states that international applicants must provide qualified evidence of German-language proficiency and identifies TestDaF, DSH and recognised Goethe-Institut examinations as accepted forms of evidence. A programme-specific minimum score or level is not published on the official programme pages, so applicants should obtain written confirmation from the International Office before applying.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (36-month payment plan) | EUR 9972 / total program | EUR 277 per month for 36 months. The separate EUR 795 examination fee is not included. |
| Tuition (48-month payment plan) | EUR 10416 / total program | EUR 217 per month for 48 months. The separate EUR 795 examination fee is not included. |
| Tuition (72-month payment plan) | EUR 11304 / total program | EUR 157 per month for 72 months. The separate EUR 795 examination fee is not included. |
| Examination fee | EUR 795 / one time | One-time examination fee charged in addition to the selected tuition payment plan. |
Proof of financial resources
Bangladeshi applicants seeking a German student visa must prove that they can cover their living costs. The German Embassy Dhaka accepts specified forms of financial evidence, and the required funds are separate from university tuition and examination fees.
- A blocked account in Germany with a minimum balance of EUR 11,904 and a permitted monthly withdrawal of EUR 992 for 12 months.
- A formal declaration of commitment from a sponsor living in Germany under Section 68 of the German Residence Act may be submitted instead of a blocked account.
- Official confirmation of a scholarship or stipend may be used as proof of financial means.
- An awarded monthly scholarship amount may reduce the amount that must be deposited in the blocked account.
- The financial proof must cover living expenses; tuition, examination fees, insurance, travel and other study-related costs should be budgeted separately.
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
Submit your application
Apply through the university’s official admissions process and provide all required documents in the requested format. International applicants should ensure their academic certificates and transcripts are complete before submission to avoid delays. If the university requests additional items during review, respond within the stated timeline.
Language and document review
After submission, the university reviews whether your foreign qualifications meet the admission requirements for the programme. If any documents need clarification or additional proof, the admissions team will request the next steps. Complete any remaining document checks as soon as you receive instructions.
Receive admission decision and finalise enrolment steps
Once you receive the decision, follow the university instructions to complete enrolment and any required follow-up documentation. Make sure your study start planning aligns with the intake dates listed by the university. Keep your documents ready in case the university asks for certified copies for registration.