Social Work: Critically reflective and empirical approaches (Master of Arts)
| Semester | 4 Semester |
| Darmstadt | |
| Winter semester | |
| GER | |
| * |
Contents
The four-semester Master’s programme in ‘Social Work: Critical-Reflective and Research-Based Approaches’ requires a completed degree in Social Work or a related subject, as well as relevant professional experience. During the programme, these knowledge and skills are systematically deepened, theoretically contextualised and further developed through research.
The programme focuses on a critical-reflective and academically grounded examination of social work within the context of contemporary social conditions and processes of transformation, as well as the areas of tension, contradictions and professional dilemmas characteristic of social work.
Further information can be found on the website of the Department of Social Work.
Outlooks
Acquiring in-depth professional and academic skills opens up new opportunities for career and academic development. Prospects are particularly promising in the following areas:
- Positions with social work organisations, public authorities, government departments, administrative bodies, associations and research institutions
- management, coordination and strategic roles
- Academic fields of work and the possibility of pursuing a PhD
Following a Master’s degree, there is the option of pursuing a PhD. The main point of contact is the Graduate School.
Structure
The programme systematically combines theory and reflection (including understanding and action, approaches based on subject and social theory, leadership and design), social research (survey and evaluation methods) and practical research in the form of supervised teaching research projects, as well as the Master’s module comprising a Master’s thesis and accompanying seminar. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are supplemented by reflective sessions. Within the various courses on offer, there are opportunities to specifically incorporate your own professional interests and research priorities. The multi-semester teaching research projects also allow for an in-depth examination of self-selected questions in practical fields of social work.
A detailed description of the course content can be found in the module handbook.
Access
- A Bachelor’s or Diploma degree graduation in the field of social work, whereby for a Bachelor’s or Diploma degree graduation from a related specialist course, admission will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- A graduation grade between 1.0 and 2.0. Graduation grades between 2.1 and 2.9 may be upgraded through bonus points (through state accreditation upon completion of a probationary year, voluntary social work year, voluntary activities, etc.). Corresponding certification must be submitted.
- Certification of at least six weeks of practical activities in the field of social work.
A detailed description of admission prerequisites are presented at the Special Provisions of the Examination Regulations (German) as well as at the Admission Regulations (German).
Contact
Prof. Dr. Mario Rund
+49.6151.533-68754
mario.rund@h-da.de
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Consultation
Nach Vereinbarung.