Social Work (SOA) - B.A.

Focus on People

A central task of social work is to promote social justice through societal participation and equal opportunities, as well as to support individuals and communities in overcoming social challenges. In the Social Work program, you will acquire skills to work with individuals, groups, and communities to enable social, economic, and political participation and support sustainable development.

The Social Work program will move from the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg to Reutlingen University in the summer semester of 2025 and will find a new home in the faculty "NXT – Sustainability and Technology."

Regional
Numerous collaborations with regional institutions
Connected
Close integration of theory, science, and practice
Practice-Oriented
Hands-on practical experience throughout the entire study program

Further features:

In addition to the practical study semester in the 5th semester, you will complete two project study semesters, during which you will plan, implement, and present your own teaching research projects in close integration of theory, practice, and research in cooperation with social institutions in the region.
There is a growing demand for graduates of this degree program in the Neckar-Alb region and beyond. The social sector is the second strongest economic sector in this area.
Our campus thrives on the active participation of students. We offer a low-barrier (accessible) course of study as well as a high-quality teaching and learning environment within a small degree program of around 140 students and 35 study places per year.
We bring together the extensive experience of a traditional study program with a 50-year history and strong innovative capacity in Reutlingen; launched in 1972 at the Protestant University of Applied Sciences for Social Work in Ringelbach, continued from 2018 under the sponsorship of the Protestant University of Ludwigsburg on the Reutlingen campus, and starting March 1, 2025, part of the new NXT faculty at Reutlingen University.

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Key data

All the facts and figures for your degree program at a glance

Duration of study

7 semesters
(incl. two-semester project studies and practical semester)

Study places

Restricted admission

Start of studies

Beginning of October in the winter semester

Language of instruction

German

Admission requirements

The admission requirements (selection regulations) will be posted here shortly. We ask for your patience.

Costs

167.30 € for regular students
97,30 € for exchange students

All key data

Duration of study

7 semesters (incl. two-semester project studies and practical semester)

Place of study

Reutlingen

Start of studies

Beginning of October in the winter semester

Application period

May 1st to July 15th

Study places

Restricted admission

Admission requirements

The admission requirements (selection regulations) will be posted here shortly. We ask for your patience.

Language of instruction

German

Degree

Bachelor of Art (BSc)

ECTS

210

Costs

Semester fee: €167.30 for regular students and €97.30 for exchange students

For students from non-EU countries, the State of Baden-Württemberg charges a fee of €1,500 per semester.

[Translate to English:]

Die Vergabe der Studienplätze ist in den Auswahl- und Zugangssatzungen geregelt: Auswahl- und Zugangssatzungen/Fakultät NXT Nachhaltigkeit und Technologie/ Soziale Arbeit Bachelor.

Der Bachelorstudiengang Soziale Arbeit ist zulassungsbeschränkt. Die verfügbaren Studienplätze werden nach einem Auswahlverfahren vergeben. Die Auswahlnote berechnet sich nach der Durchschnittsnote der Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (bspw. Zeugnis der Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), Fachhochschulreife).

Die Durchschnittsnote der Hochschulzugangsberechtigung kann durch verschiedene Nachweise verbessert werden.

Nachweis einer Berufsausbildung gem. Auswahlsatzung (Bonus 0,2)
Nachweis einer Praktischen Tätigkeit gem. Auswahlsatzung (Bonus 0,1)

Allgemeine Informationen sowie Hinweise für Bewerbungen von beruflich Qualifizierten stehen auf der Homepage unter Zulassung & Voraussetzungen.

Nach einer Regelung des Landeshochschulgesetzes Baden-Württemberg aus dem Jahr 2021 handelt es sich bei einem Abschluss entsprechend der Rahmenvereinbarung über Fachschulen der Kultusministerkonferenz vom 7. November 2002 in der jeweils geltenden Fassung ebenfalls um eine anerkannte Aufstiegsfortbildung. Dies betrifft in der Regel Fachschulabschlüsse von Erzieher*innen, Heilpädagog*innen und Heilerziehungspfleger*innen. Das Abschlusszeugnis der Fachschule muss einen entsprechenden Hinweis auf die Rahmenvereinbarung enthalten.

Alle beruflich Qualifizierten benötigen für die Bewerbung, spätestens zur Immatrikulation, ein Beratungsgespräch. Bitte vereinbaren Sie frühzeitig einen Termin NXT.TeamSOA@Reutlingen-University.DE

Shaping the Future in Seven Semesters

The study of Social Work does not take place solely in lecture halls. Through a variety of seminars and workshops, two project study semesters, and a practical study semester, we emphasize a close integration of theory, science, and practice.

Structure

They study for seven semesters, including an internship semester and two project study semesters.

Content focus

The Bachelor's degree program in Social Work qualifies students for professional practice in the field of social work. The program provides solid knowledge and practical skills in scientific foundations, methods, and relevant theories. It offers students entry into a diverse profession that values their individual personalities and presents numerous career opportunities across various fields. The areas of knowledge and practice covered in the program include:

History, theory, and practice of social work
Social and human science foundations of social work
Legal, political, and economic frameworks
Methods and concepts, including aesthetic practice forms
Project work and practical study semester
Ethical issues in social work

Your application process

1.

Here you will find the admission requirements.

2.

Apply online until July 15 via hochschulstart.de.

3.

Accept your study place (matriculation).

How the online application works

Step 1: Register at hochschulstart.de, retrieve your applicant ID (BID) and applicant authentication number (BAN), and select your desired degree program at Reutlingen University.

Step 2: Register in the application portal of Reutlingen University and apply for your chosen degree program:

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You can submit up to twelve applications, including three to Reutlingen University. If you activate email notifications, you will be informed about the current status of your application.

Step 3: Decide which of your chosen degree programs you would most like to study and set your priority on hochschulstart.de. Once an admission offer is made, applications with lower priority may be withdrawn from the process. Therefore, if Reutlingen University is your top choice, be sure to rank it as number 1.

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And after graduation?

Social work helps people to overcome challenges and difficult situations and to develop new perspectives. Social work is also committed to a fairer distribution of life opportunities. It sees itself as a human rights profession.

You can work in counseling, education, guidance and support at independent and public institutions in all fields of social work or work towards a Master's degree.

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