Do you want to actively promote social justice and equal opportunities in your job by supporting people professionally in difficult life situations? As part of the degree programme with vocational and academic elements in Social Work, we provide you with pedagogical, psychological and legal knowledge. In addition, you will acquire intercultural skills in interacting with people from different environments and cultures. During your studies, you will regularly switch between theory and practice. So you always apply your knowledge directly. With your academic degree, you receive the title of "state-recognised social worker and social pedagogue", which is an important employment requirement for many social institutions.

In the degree programme with vocational and academic elements at the IU, you will study in one of the following two study models. In the degree programme with vocational and academic elements, lectures take place on two days per week on campus – occasionally also online via live video conference. Students then reinforce what they have learned using the learning materials. The "myStudium" degree programme with vocational and academic elements combines flexible self-study with digital learning formats. You will acquire the theory independently via myCampus – supported by innovative learning materials and Syntea, your personal AI learning assistant. Optionally, you can participate in weekly virtual accompanying courses as well as use other interactive live formats to deepen your knowledge.

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification

Without a school leaving certificate confirming general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, entry is possible if you meet one of the following conditions:

- completed at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience in the profession you have trained in
- successful passing of the Master Craftsperson’s examination
- successful completion of a course as a state-certified Technician or state-certified Business Economist