Online Bachelor in Social Work (B.A.)

The Online Bachelor in Social Work (B.A.) qualifies students to support individuals facing diverse life challenges and confers two recognized professional titles: State-Recognized Social Worker and State-Recognized Social Pedagogue. Designed for aspiring social care professionals and career changers, this degree integrates human sciences, pedagogy, psychology, and management to provide a comprehensive foundation for guiding individuals and communities toward self-determination and social inclusion.

The curriculum encompasses 180 ECTS points covering foundational principles and methods of social work, social policy, social law, sociology, applied psychology, and business administration within social organizations. In later stages, learners engage in self-reflection seminars, complete a structured 30-ECTS practical project guided by an academic mentor, and choose specialized tracks such as child, youth, and family welfare, social work in healthcare, digital media in social work, or international contexts, inclusion, and migration.

Delivered via the modern AKAD Campus, this distance learning program offers complete flexibility with online tutorials, digital study materials, and virtual examinations that adapt to professional schedules. Students benefit from modular study paces ranging from 36 to 72 months, enabling full-time employees to combine university education with ongoing work commitments seamlessly.

Applicants qualify for admission with a German general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), or an equivalent international secondary school certificate. Professionals without a formal diploma may also qualify through recognized master craftsperson or advanced training certifications, or through vocational experience combined with an entrance exam. Non-native speakers must demonstrate German language proficiency at the C1 CEFR level.