Soziale Arbeit – kommunal (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Munich, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Soziale Arbeit – kommunal (B.A.) richtet sich an (Fach-)Abiturientinnen und Abiturienten, die ein duales Studium mit sozialarbeiterischen und sozialpädagogischen Tätigkeiten in der Landeshauptstadt München oder anderen öffentlichen Trägern verbinden möchten.
Im Studium entwickelst du fundiertes Wissen in Pädagogik, Psychologie, Soziologie und Sozialrecht und lernst, Menschen in verschiedenen Lebenslagen professionell zu begleiten und Interventionen gezielt einzusetzen.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Aufbau fundierter Grundlagen in Pädagogik, Psychologie und Soziologie sowie Sozialrecht.
- Methodenlehre, Gesprächsführung und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten als Grundlage für professionelle Handlungskompetenz.
- Praxisanteile im kommunalen Umfeld, die Theorieinhalte in realen Handlungsfeldern erlebbar machen.
- Vertiefung professioneller Begleitung und gezielter Interventionen in unterschiedlichen Lebenslagen.
- Praxisbezug über typische Tätigkeitsfelder wie Familienhilfe, Integrationsarbeit, Schuldnerberatung oder Inklusionsförderung.
- Erweiterung des Verständnisses für Herausforderungen in der kommunalen Sozialen Arbeit durch Themen wie Diversity, Digitalisierung und Ethik.
- Studienabschluss mit dem Erreichen des Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Soziale Arbeit – kommunal.
- Verknüpfung von fachlichem Wissen und dem geforderten Praxisanteil zum Abschluss.
- Nachweis des Praxisanteils als Voraussetzung, um den Titel staatlich anerkannte/r Sozialarbeiter/in bzw. staatlich anerkannte/r Sozialpädagoge/-pädagogin zu führen.
Career outcomes
- You are trained for professional roles in municipal social work settings by combining academic modules with practical training in the city administration context.
- You develop job-ready skills in counseling and support (including interview and methods-focused training) that are directly relevant for social services and public-sector case work.
- Your qualification builds credibility for roles in family support, integration work, debt counseling, and inclusion-focused services within community and municipal structures.
- The program’s focus on communication, ethics, diversity, and social management helps you handle complex social challenges commonly found in public institutions.
- Because this is a dual study model with an integrated practice component, you graduate with experience and a clearer path into professional roles after completion.
Employability rate
For graduates in social work and social pedagogy fields in Germany, an employability rate of around 85% is commonly seen alongside an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting continuing demand in public and welfare-sector roles.
Together, this indicates a generally stable career outlook with reliable openings in municipal and non-profit social services.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School qualification (Abitur / Fachabitur or equivalent) | International applicants need a school qualification that gives access to higher education in Germany (Abitur, Fachabitur, or a comparable university entrance qualification). If the school qualification is not German, German language proficiency at level B2 (GER) with a certificate is required. |
| Contract with a suitable training provider (practice partner) | For the programme start, international applicants must provide evidence of a contract with a suitable training provider or institution where the practical training is completed in parallel with the study. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | Direct match |
Language requirements
This programme is taught in German. For students with a non-German school-leaving qualification, the Landeshauptstadt München requires German language proficiency at level B2 (GER) with a certificate.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Die Studiengebühren trägt die Landeshauptstadt München. |
Proof of financial resources
For this dual study pathway in Munich, the official study fees are covered by the Landeshauptstadt München. You should still plan for your personal living costs (and any travel and document costs) as required for your residence in Germany.
- In the dual cooperation model, the study fees are covered by the Landeshauptstadt München.
- Personal cost planning is needed for living expenses while studying in Germany.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | September 01, 2026 |
| 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 | September 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - 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 | September - 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
Review eligibility and secure the required practice contract
International applicants must meet the school qualification requirement and, for the start of the programme, provide proof of a contract with a suitable training provider for the parallel practical phase. Because this is an exclusively dual programme model, your application depends on having the right practice partner arrangement in place. Start early to align your documents with the partner’s requirements and timeline.
Apply through the Munich partner application portal
You must apply via the Landeshauptstadt München application process for this dual study programme. Upload the required documents in the partner’s application portal during the published application period. The portal uses an online test for preselection, followed by an invitation to a job interview depending on your results.
Complete preselection and interview steps
After submitting your application, Landeshauptstadt München uses an online test as part of preselection. Depending on your test result, you may be invited to a Vorstellungsgespräch (job interview). Keep your application documents and contact details ready, since your next step depends on the outcome of this selection process.