OWWZ

B.A.Bachelor · Bachelor of Arts

Soziale Arbeit berufsbegleitend

Hochschule NeubrandenburgNeubrandenburg

Standard duration
7 semesters180 ECTS · Part-time alongside work
Language
Not stated
Start
Winter semester
Apply by
15 JulyWinter semester · every year
Admission (NC)
Not stated
Tuition fees
Not statedSemester fee €120
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Information from hs-nb.de · checked 26 October 2026 · All details and sources

What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 26 October 2026.

Semester plan

  • Required
  • Thesis
  1. Semester 125 ECTS requiredPractical Professional Studies 1 · History of Social Work · Fields, Target Groups and Theories of Social Work · Life Situations and Lifeworlds from a Sociological Perspective
    • Practical Professional Studies 1Summary by OWWZ: Reflects on professional experience through supervised practice, a colloquium and learning journal.Semesters 1–5 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Zwei alternative Prüfungsleistungen15 ECTS
    • History of Social WorkSummary by OWWZ: Examines the origins, key figures and development of social work and their relevance to professional practice.winter semester only5 ECTS
    • Fields, Target Groups and Theories of Social WorkSummary by OWWZ: Introduces social work theories, fields and target groups, academic skills and reflection on individual study practice.winter semester only10 ECTS
    • Life Situations and Lifeworlds from a Sociological PerspectiveSummary by OWWZ: Applies sociological concepts of life courses, social situations, roles and inequality to professional practice.winter semester only7 ECTS
  2. Semester 225 ECTS requiredPedagogical Principles · Project Workshop · Theory and Practice of Methodological Interventions: Part 1Continues: Practical Professional Studies 1
    • Pedagogical PrinciplesSummary by OWWZ: Relates educational concepts and theories of upbringing, learning and development to social practice.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Alternative Prüfungsleistung5 ECTS
    • Project WorkshopSummary by OWWZ: Students plan and develop a practice-related project and reflect on their professional development.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Alternative Prüfungsleistung10 ECTS
    • Theory and Practice of Methodological Interventions: Part 1Summary by OWWZ: Practises methodological foundations, case assessment and interviewing using professional examples.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Alternative Prüfungsleistung7 ECTS
  3. Semester 325 ECTS requiredLegal Bases of Social Work 1 · Social politics, economics and organizational management in the context of Social Work · Theory and Practice of Methodological Interventions 2Continues: Practical Professional Studies 1
    • Legal Bases of Social Work 1Summary by OWWZ: Introduces legal foundations and areas of law relevant to social work.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.10 ECTS
    • Social politics, economics and organizational management in the context of Social WorkSummary by OWWZ: Covers social policy, economic and organisational conditions of social work and social economy management.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Alternative Prüfungsleistung5 ECTS
    • Theory and Practice of Methodological Interventions 2Summary by OWWZ: Applies group pedagogy, group dynamics and community and social-space approaches to practice.winter semester only7 ECTS
  4. Semester 425 ECTS requiredAesthetics – Education – Media – Arts · Ethic and Professionalism in Social Work · Legal Bases of Social Work 2Continues: Practical Professional Studies 1
    • Aesthetics – Education – Media – ArtsSummary by OWWZ: Explores theories and practical approaches to aesthetic education through art, media, literature and music.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Alternative Prüfungsleistung5 ECTS
    • Ethic and Professionalism in Social WorkSummary by OWWZ: Applies ethical and professional ethical concepts to social work practice and conflicts.summer semester only7 ECTS
    • Legal Bases of Social Work 2Summary by OWWZ: Deepens social law, including child and youth welfare law and subsistence benefits.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.10 ECTS
  5. Semester 525 ECTS requiredCounseling · Social work research · Life Situations and Lifeworlds from a Psychological and Health Science PerspectiveContinues: Practical Professional Studies 1
    • CounselingSummary by OWWZ: Combines counselling theories and interviewing with experiential exercises for practice.winter semester only10 ECTS
    • Social work researchSummary by OWWZ: Introduces empirical social research and philosophy of science for social work questions.winter semester only5 ECTS
    • Life Situations and Lifeworlds from a Psychological and Health Science PerspectiveSummary by OWWZ: Examines life situations and discrimination through developmental, learning, social psychological and health science perspectives.winter semester only7 ECTS
  6. Semester 627 ECTS requiredPractical Professional Studies 2 · Digitalisation in Social Work · Transfer of Social Work theoretical approaches into practice
    • Practical Professional Studies 2Summary by OWWZ: Supervised professional practice combines self-reflection, peer consultation and theory–practice transfer.Semesters 6–7 · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Zwei alternative Prüfungsleistungen20 ECTS
    • Digitalisation in Social WorkSummary by OWWZ: Examines digital tools, societal consequences and ethical questions of digitalisation in social work.summer semester only7 ECTS
    • Transfer of Social Work theoretical approaches into practiceSummary by OWWZ: Applies social work theories and methods to practical situations using professional experience.summer semester only10 ECTS
  7. Semester 728 ECTS requiredBachelor thesis · Thesis Prep CourseContinues: Practical Professional Studies 2
    • Bachelor thesis (Thesis)Summary by OWWZ: Independent academic investigation of a social work question in a bachelor thesis.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Bachelorarbeit12 ECTS
    • Thesis Prep CourseSummary by OWWZ: Prepares the bachelor thesis by developing its research question, structure and literature base.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Alternative Prüfungsleistung6 ECTS
This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.
  • 21modules in the plan
  • 21required modules
  • 12 ECTSThesis

Topic profile

ECTS by topic according to the module handbook, with the share of the programme’s 180 ECTS.

  • Social law20 ECTS: 20 required
  • Social work17 ECTS: 17 required
  • Education science14 ECTS: 14 required
  • Empirical social research12 ECTS: 12 required
  • Counselling, coaching and supervision10 ECTS: 10 required
  • Ethics7 ECTS: 7 required
  • Sociology7 ECTS: 7 required
  • Business models and digital transformation4 ECTS: 4 required

Curriculum sources

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Application and requirements

From the official pages and regulations of the university and the federal state.

Application deadlines

  • Winter semester

    until 15 July

    every year

    Source: hs-nb.de

Requirements

  • Admission

    Details at the university

Checklist to tick off

From the official details above, each with its source.

  • Apply by 15 JulyWinter semester

    Source: hs-nb.de

Researched: 26 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.

Costs

Tuition fees and contributions according to the university.

Tuition fees
Not stated by the university
Semester contribution
€120 per semesterfor all students at the university

Source: hs-nb.de · checked 30 September 2026

Over the standard duration

  • Semester contributions: 7 × €120 = €840

Calculated by OWWZ from the standard duration (7 semesters, 3.5 years) and the amounts above. Contributions usually change every semester; living costs are not included.

Degree and next steps

Which degree, what it leads to according to the university, and how to continue.

  • Degree

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  • Professional recognition according to the university

    Leads to state recognition in social work, according to the university

    Conditions per source: hs-nb.de

Master’s at the same university in the same field

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Fits these goals

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By curriculum topics, by subject and at the same university.

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard duration
7 semesters
ECTS credits
180 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Part-time alongside work
Teaching language
Not stated by the university
Admission
Not stated by the university
Location
Neubrandenburg
Tuition fees
Not stated by the university
Semester contribution
€120 per semesterfor all students at the universitySource: hs-nb.de
Subject (official classification)
Social work

Information from hs-nb.de · checked 26 October 2026

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Hochschule Neubrandenburg

University of applied sciences · Public

Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

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