Embrace social work without borders. With a focus on global interconnectedness, tackle local challenges from a global angle. Address issues like migration, sustainability, and human rights, and empower individuals and communities globally.
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Diverse Career Opportunities Await
Unlock a world of job roles in local and international settings. Be it in government, NGOs, or the private sector, you'll be equipped to uplift communities. Gain exposure, practical experience, and access to an expansive international network.
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Enjoy comfortable campus life at Friedensau
The Theologische Hochschule Friedensau offers students a pleasant campus life with different facilities and easy access to housing options in student dorms or private apartments.
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Immersive Internship Experience
In the third year, tailor your studies with an elective aligned with your internship. Engage in Social Action Research with professionals in real-world settings, benefiting from partnerships spanning 161 universities.
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Master Academic Writing & Research
Enhance your academic writing and dive into detailed research methods. This program ensures proficiency in creating impactful theses and conducting meaningful social research.
Do you want to become an expert in international social work with a particular emphasis on global interconnectedness? Then this is the program for you! This bachelor’s program trains students in unique skills and areas of development, such as Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Research, Religion and Development, Migration and Development, Project Planning, Disaster Response, and Public Health, among many others. Be part of this program, study entirely in English, take part in an internship at an international development organization, and be surrounded by people from different origins and cultures. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Target Groups
Curriculum
Study Mode
Career Prospects
The B.A. in International Social Work is intended for individuals who value social justice, have compassion, are curious about diverse cultures, and seek international work opportunities.
The B.A. in International Social Work comprises a total of 180 ECTS credit points. ECTS points are credit points acquired under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. To obtain one ECTS credit point, a student has to complete an estimated 30 hours of work. The main modules are
Exploring the World of ISW
Human Rights
Religion, Ethics, and Values
Communications & Diversity Management
Society and the Individual
Social Research
Fundamentals of Mental Experiences and Action
ISW Methods Procedures and Techniques (such as case work, group work, community work and project management)
Comparative Social Welfare Systems
Development and Humanitarianism in Practice • Migration and Refugee Practice
Sustainability and Society
The B.A. in International Social Work is taught at the Theologische Hochschule Friedensau. According to the University, the program structure can be described as follows:
FIRST YEAR
Introductory Modules provide the foundation for appreciating the field of International Social Work, establishing the theoretical and Practical basis for academic and professional success.
Sociology
Introduction to International Social Work
Academic Writing and Rhetoric
Group Dynamics and guidance
Comparative Social welfare Systems
Development poverty and Global Inequalities
Ethics, Values and Religion
International perspectives on Inclusion and Exclusion
SECOND YEAR
Build on foundation and dive deeper into contemporary social issues and intervention approaches
Social Research Methods
Migration and Refugee practice;
Sustainability and Society;
Family and child welfare;
Conflict, Violence and Peacebuilding;
Global Pandemics and ISW practice;
THIRD YEAR
Professional development
Semester Abroad including Internship
BA Action research project
By graduating from this B.A. program, you will find yourself with plenty of career options!
Graduates of the B.A. in International Social Work usually work in
Children, Youth, Adult and Elderly Social Work in culturally diverse settings
Community Development
Social Work in refugee contexts
International Development
Disaster Response Programs
Environmental Social Work
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Management in the private sector
Special Program Features
Be part of a hands-on program
Beyond theory, this program emphasizes practical application. Immerse in real-world scenarios, ensuring a blend of knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing you for the nuances of international social work.
Live in a charming east German city
Möckern is a town located in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, just a couple of hours from the German capital, Berlin. Möckern has a charming old town and is an ideal city for students because the main parts of the city are within easy walking distance.
Study in a cosmopolitan and open environment
Students of this bachelor’s program come from all over the world and contribute to rich discussions through their global perspective and diversity.
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "International Soсial Wοrk (ISW)" are:
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High school diploma/school leaving certifiсatе
To qualify for admission to a Bachelor's study program at the Friedensau Adventist University, you must prove that you hold a higher education entrance qualification with which you can be admitted to higher education in your home country.
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: At least 160 points.
IELTS
min 5.5
TOEFL iBT
min 72
TOEIC
min Listening and Reading: 785; Speaking/Writing: 310
CEFR English
min B2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Please note that the language proficiency test must include four parts: reading, listening, writing and speaking. Additionally, candidates from countries where English is not the official language and have completed at least 3 years of their final high school in English may be exempted from providing proof of English language proficiency. A university entrance qualification (e.g. secondary school diploma and certificate) or higher education degree (e.g. bachelor) with English as the language of instruction, and a German Abitur certificate with a minimum average of 10 points in English over the last 4 semesters before obtaining the Abitur are also accepted as proof. Upon written request, in individual cases, the examination committee may accept other forms of proof.
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