Soziale Arbeit (berufsintegrierend) (M.A.)
Evangelische Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit und Diakonie · Hamburg, Germany
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Soziale Arbeit (berufsintegrierend) (M.A.) at Evangelische Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit und Diakonie is a graduate Master’s programme for applicants who already bring professional experience from a field of social work. The programme is offered in Hamburg and is designed around a full Master’s course of study with a structured learning and application process for international students.
Admission is based on an assessment process, and tuition is charged per semester. International applicants should prepare their application documents carefully and check the published deadlines for the relevant admission semester on the university’s admissions information.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Module 1: Vertiefung der Grundlagen professionellen Handelns in der Sozialen Arbeit, including Empirische Sozialforschung and Vertiefung theoretischer Grundlagen der Sozialen Arbeit
- Module 2: Soziale Arbeit planen und entwickeln, including Kommunale Steuerungen, Ökonomisierung und Qualität and Rechtliche Grundlagen in Planungsprozessen
- Module 3: Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstatt I, including the design and planning of a research program
- Module 3: Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstatt, Teil 1, including data collection (Datenerhebung)
- Module 4: Teilhabe und Ausschluss in intersektionaler Perspektive
- Module 5: Soziale Arbeit leiten und steuern, including Leitungshospitation and Personalmanagement und Coaching in der Sozialen Arbeit
- Module 6: Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstatt, Teil 2, including evaluation of data and result presentation
- Module 7: Master-Thesis, including preparation and Masterkolloquium and Master-Thesis
Curriculum
ECTS for the berufsbegleitend (berufsintegrierend) Masterstudiengang "Soziale Arbeit" (M.A.) — Studienverlaufsplan in the Prüfungs- und Studienordnung (Anlage Studienplan).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Module MA, A-1, SP-1 and first part of FEW-1 | Modul A-1 Wissenschaft der Sozialen Arbeit | 6 | 17,5 |
| Modul SP-1 Die soziale Organisation in einer sich wandelnden Umwelt | 7,5 | |||
| Modul FEW-1 Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstatt, Teil 1 | 7 | |||
| Semester 2 | Module A-2, SP-2 and second part of FEW-1 | Modul A-2 Menschenrechte und soziale Gerechtigkeit | 5 | 19,5 |
| Modul SP-2 Betriebswirtschaftliche Steuerungsprozesse und Finanzierung sozialer Organisationen | 7,5 | |||
| Modul FEW-1 Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstatt, Teil 1 | 7 | |||
| Semester 3 | Module A-3, SP-3 and first part of FEW-2 | Modul A-3 Sozialpolitische Debatten und ökonomische Entwicklungen in der Sozialen Arbeit | 6 | 20,5 |
| Modul SP-3 Personalführung im Spannungsfeld von Ethik und Effizienz | 7,5 | |||
| Modul FEW-2 Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstatt, Teil 2 | 7 | |||
| Semester 4 | Module A-4, SP-4 and second part of FEW-2 | Modul A-4 Intersektionalität | 5 | 19,5 |
| Modul FEW-2 Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstatt, Teil 2 | 7 | |||
| Modul SP-4 Die soziale Organisation im Stakeholdergeflecht | 7,5 | |||
| Semester 5 | Masterthesis phase | Modul MA Masterthesis | 24 | 24 |
| Total | All modules including the master thesis (Anlage Studienplan) | 90 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build advanced competence for professional practice in Social Work and Diakonie, with a clear focus on planning, leading, and steering processes in social institutions.
- You gain research and development skills through the Forschungs- und Entwicklungswerkstätten, preparing you for roles in evaluation, practice research, and quality development.
- You develop leadership capability via modules on Leitung und Steuerung, including leadership observation and coaching approaches that support progression into responsible positions.
- You strengthen your professional identity for operative, coordinating, planning, and leadership tasks across all fields of Social Work.
- You graduate with a Master of Arts degree that supports further qualifications and can be a foundation for academic pathways after the Master.
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 |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | |
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need a recognised bachelor's or diploma degree in Social Work or Social Pedagogy. Alternatively, applicants with a bachelor's/diploma degree in another programme may be admitted if they have at least two years of professional practice in a field of social work. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work and Social Welfare | Direct match | Applicants should be able to demonstrate prior study in Social Work/Social Pedagogy or, in justified cases, a related degree together with relevant professional practice in social work. |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 500 / per semester | 500 € Semesterbeitrag per semester (includes teaching, supervision and examination fees, as stated on the program page). |
| Study-related fee | EUR 200 / per semester | Approx. 200.00 € Studiengebühr per semester (HVV-SemesterTicket, Härtefonds and AStA-Beitrag), as published on the program page. |
| Administrative fee | EUR 150 / one time | 150 € Verwaltungsbeitrag once at first enrolment, as published on the program page. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | May 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | May 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 |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports postgraduate study in selected development-related master and postgraduate courses in Germany for qualified international applicants from developing countries. This Master in Social Work is a development-related postgraduate study in the social sector and may qualify where the university/program is listed under the EPOS course list. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your application documents
Check the programme's admission requirements and confirm you meet the degree and professional practice expectations described by the university. Prepare the application form (Zulassungsantrag) and the required supporting documents (including proof of your first degree and any relevant professional practice). Follow the university's instructions for formatting and submission so your application is complete.
Submit your application within the published window
Send your application by email to the university address provided on the programme page within the published period. The university states that it considers only complete applications, and missing documents are not requested later. After submission, wait for the response period indicated by the university.
Respond to any selection outcome and complete enrolment
If your application is successful, the university will inform you about the next steps for the procedure that follows selection. If you do not meet the requirements or your application is not submitted correctly, you will receive a rejection notice. If offered a place, make sure you complete any required confirmations and enrolment actions within the deadlines specified in your admission notice.