Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie (praxisintegrierend/dual) (B.A.)
Evangelische Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit und Diakonie · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Bachelorstudiengang Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie an der Evangelischen Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie (Hamburg) ist ein generalistisches Vollzeitstudium, das Theorie und berufliche Praxis inhaltlich verbindet und auf vielfältige Tätigkeitsbereiche der Sozialen Arbeit vorbereitet.
Im Verlauf von sechs Semestern absolvieren Sie insgesamt 11 Module in vorgegebener Reihenfolge (Grundstudium, Praxisphase und Vertiefungsphase). Sie erwerben dabei auch eine staatliche Anerkennung als Sozialpädagog*in und als Sozialarbeiter*in sowie optional die Möglichkeit, einen kirchlichen Abschluss als Diakon*in zu erwerben.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Modul 1 Religion und Soziale Arbeit
- Modul 2 Staat, Recht und Wirtschaftsordnung als Grundlage und Rahmenbedingung Sozialer Arbeit
- Modul 3 Bildung, Erziehung und Sozialisation in ihrer gesellschaftlichen und biografischen Rahmung
- Modul 4 Theoretische und empirische Analyse von Handlungsfeldern der Sozialen Arbeit
- Modul 5 Handeln in Organisationen der Sozialen Arbeit und in religiösen Institutionen
- Modul 6 Integriertes Praktikum (studienbegleitend im 3. Semester, Vollzeit im 4. Semester)
- Verknüpfung von Lehre und Praxis mit sozialraumorientierter Begleitung
- Fallberatung (Kasuistik) mit Fokus auf Bedürfnisstrukturen von Bewohner*innen in ausgewählten Quartieren
- Modul 7 Religion, Kirche, Gesellschaft
- Modul 8 Sozialpolitische, rechtliche, administrative und gesellschaftliche Bedingungen Sozialer Arbeit
- Modul 9 Subjektivierungsformen im Kontext von Organisation und Forschung
- Modul 10 Konzeptionelles Denken und methodisches Handeln in Organisationen Sozialer Arbeit & Diakonie
- Modul 11 Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
ECTS table for the praxisintegrierend/dual (berufsintegrierend) Bachelorstudiengang Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie (B.A.). Total: 180 ECTS.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Grundcurriculum modules | Modul 1: Geschichte und Gegenwart Sozialer Arbeit & Diakonie | 12 | 39 |
| Modul 2: Ethik und Differenzsensibilität | 12 | |||
| Modul VT-1_1 | 7,5 | |||
| Modul VT-1_2 | 7,5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Grundcurriculum modules | Modul 3: Konzepte und Methoden Sozialer Arbeit & Diakonie | 12 | 35 |
| Modul 4: Multiperspektivische Fallarbeit | 8 | |||
| Modul VT-1_3 | 7,5 | |||
| Modul VT-1_4 | 7,5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Grundcurriculum modules and Vertiefungsstudium (part) | Modul 5: Sozialrecht I | 6 | 29,5 |
| Modul 6: Sozialrecht II | 8 | |||
| Modul 7: Sozialpolitische und wirtschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen | 8 | |||
| Modul VT-2_1 | 7,5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Grundcurriculum modules and Vertiefungsstudium (part) | Modul 8: Organisationale Rahmenbedingungen | 8 | 31,5 |
| Modul 9: Individuum, Sozialisation und Gesellschaft | 6 | |||
| Modul 10: Einführung ins Studium und in Forschungsmethoden der Sozialen Arbeit | 10 | |||
| Modul VT-2_2 | 7,5 | |||
| Semester 5 | Vertiefungsstudium (part) and Forschungswerkstatt | Modul 11: Forschungswerkstatt, Teil 1 | 10 | 29,5 |
| Vertiefung (selected field) Modul 1 | 12 | |||
| Modul VT-2_3 | 7,5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Vertiefungsstudium (part) and Abschlussmodule (preparation) | Vertiefung (selected field) Modul 2 | 12 | 39,5 |
| Modul 12: Forschungswerkstatt, Teil 2 | 8 | |||
| Modul VT-2_4 | 7,5 | |||
| Bachelorthesis (Teil/Anteil) | 12 | |||
| Semester 7 | Vertiefungsstudium (part) and late-stage thesis work | Vertiefung (selected field) Modul 3 | 8 | 26 |
| Vertiefung (selected field) Modul 4 | 8 | |||
| Bachelorkolloquium (part) | 10 | |||
| Semester 8 | Bachelorthesis final phase | Bachelorthesis final work | 12 | 22 |
| Bachelorkolloquium final | 10 | |||
| Total | Grundcurriculum, Vertiefungsstudium (je Vertiefung), Forschungswerkstätten und Bachelorthesis/Kolloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a B.A. in Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie that qualifies you for a broad range of roles across the field of social work in Germany, not just one niche area.
- Your programme combines academic learning with an integrated practice phase, so you build job-ready professional skills through sustained work in a field setting.
- The focus on theory and practice support you in becoming confident with professional methods and case work, which helps you enter employment in organisations that manage real cases daily.
- With the Diakonie-related qualification pathway included in the study concept, you gain structured preparation for employment in church and welfare-sector environments.
- Because the degree is generalist and practice-linked, you can pursue roles such as integration counselling, youth and family services, addiction help, and school social work after graduation.
- You are prepared for next steps such as further study at Master level, enabling you to grow into specialist and advanced responsibilities over time.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (university entrance qualification) | To be admitted, you must provide a valid higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung). The programme states that you must meet the Bildungsvoraussetzungen based on the Hamburg Higher Education Act. |
| Acknowledgement of the Evangelical study orientation | International applicants must declare that they will recognise and respect the Evangelical orientation of the university. They are expected to engage with interreligious and ethical fundamental questions in the context of Christian faith and the Christian Church. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences / social work background | Direct match | If your previous studies or work relate to social work, you should highlight motivation and relevant practical experience in the reflected CV, as the university evaluates applications using criteria including study interest and practical experience. |
Language requirements
For this Bachelor programme, you must meet the university’s language admission requirements for studying in Germany. The academic content is delivered in German, so you may need a recognised German language proof unless the university confirms an exemption for your specific case.
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 | Semesterbeitrag per Semester (covers Semesterbeitrag; includes Semesterticket-related items and student self-administration contributions). |
| Admin fee | EUR 150 / one time | Einmalig Verwaltungsbeitrag bei der Ersteinschreibung zum Studium. |
| Semester ticket fee (approx.) | EUR 200 / per semester | Approx. Semestergebühr (HVV-SemesterTicket, Härtefonds und AStA-Beitrag). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are responsible for proving they can cover living costs in Germany for the first months of study. The university may also require proof of your ability to pay any semester contributions and any programme-related costs shown in the programme fee section.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | March 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | April 15, 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
Prepare your application package for international applicants
Check that you have the required higher education entrance qualification and that you are willing to recognise the Evangelical orientation of the university. Prepare a reflected CV and other required application documents in the format requested by the university. Make sure your documents are complete before you submit, because the university states that only complete applications are considered.
Submit your application during the published window
Submit your application documents as PDF online within the published submission period. The programme page states that applications are sent by email to the programme address and that supporting documents must be uploaded/received as PDF. The university also states that missing documents are not requested later, so submit only once everything is ready.
Participate in the university’s selection process
The university reviews your documents via an admissions committee (Aufnahmeausschuss). The programme page states that applicants should demonstrate motivation and how their biographical choices connect to the study and their desired social work career. If capacity is limited, selection is made based on the published selection criteria and an ordered ranking is created.
Respond to your admission and complete enrolment
After the university’s review, you will receive feedback and, if successful, you will be informed about the next steps. The admissions policy states that the admission letter includes deadlines by which you must confirm acceptance and complete enrolment. If enrolment is not completed within the deadline, the admission decision becomes invalid.