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Social Work

Studium: Bachelor, Full-time
Social Work

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We prepare our students to provide professional support for people in critical life situations. They are trained to develop problem solutions for a range of applications in the areas of care for children/young adults and families, in the field of migration and asylum, in the provision of subsistence needs and legal guardianship, supporting elderly or sick people, advice for relatives and for problems with criminality, violence or debt.

We prepare our students to provide professional support for people in critical life situations. They are trained to develop problem solutions for a range of applications in the areas of care for children/young adults and families, in the field of migration and asylum, in the provision of subsistence needs and legal guardianship, supporting elderly or sick people, advice for relatives and for problems with criminality, violence or debt.

Academic Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)
Mode of Study
Full-time / 6 Semester / 180 ECTS
Language of instruction
German
Campus
Graz
Department
Building, Environment and Society
Institute
Social Work
Current application period (for winter semester) until:
24.03.2025

Find out more about the degree programme

Admissions

Before you start your degree programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.
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My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course: course content, student and research projects, the semester and internship abroad, and the teaching staff.
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After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.
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Focus areas

Social Work 6

Key topics
Social Work 8

Student projects
Social Work 4

Career and job opportunities

Did you know, …

… that our graduates are in great demand?

Thanks to their solid and comprehensive training, graduates of our bachelor degree programme are highly sought after in the profession.

Did you know, …

… that the course combines theory and practice?

You’ll receive a very good practical and theoretical education.

Did you know, …

… that our institute has an international focus?

We provide all the support you need to select an appropriate university for your internship or semester abroad.

Did you know, …

… that internships are vital for your career?

During your internships you’ll learn a lot about a social worker’s daily routine.

Did you know, …

… that you\’ll learn special skills?

Social management skills are closely integrated into client work.

Did you know, …

… that our students present their projects?

The students develop innovative projects derived from their practical work, and present them to the public during the semester presentations.

Did you know, …

… that after completing a bachelor degree you can enrol on the part-time master degree programme in Social Work at FH JOANNEUM?

You can expand and deepen the knowledge and skills learnt on your bachelor programme by studying part-time for a master’s degree.

News

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Projects

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The acceptance and migration project researches stereotypical patterns of thought and action which impact people with a migrant background. Conventional patterns of argument will be analysed in order to devise strategies for breaking down these stereotypes. The goal is to develop proposals for political education designed to foster social diversity and facilitate successful integration.

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