Social Work
Title on graduation:
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Entrace Requirements:
Suitability procedure (see application/requirements)
Scope:
90 ECTS in
3
Semesters
Start of semester:
summer semester (01.04.)
Semester Fee:
246,03
€ (+ 15 € einmalig für Thoska)
Language of instruction:
German
Unique selling points:
- Consecutive and application-oriented studies
- implementation of acquired knowledge
- modularly structured study programme
Social changes and problems, as well as the resulting need for socio-political management, have led to an increasing demand for leaders in the field of social work. These leaders must meet the challenges of structuring and restructuring processes in a competent manner. Master's graduates have the opportunity to pursue the following activities, for example:
- Research and development activities
- activities in the higher civil service
- leadership tasks in the fields of social work.
The Master's degree opens up a wide range of career options. For example, a career in academia is conceivable. Building on the Master's degree, a doctorate can be obtained at a university. A civil service career in the higher civil service can also be pursued with this qualification. The majority of graduates find employment in public and private social welfare institutions. The Master's degree qualifies graduates for management positions in these areas. It is conceivable, for example, to work as the head of a day-care centre, as a department head in the public sector or as an executive in social management. Typical fields of work can be found here, among others:
- Care of the elderly
- Working with people with mental and/or physical disabilities
- Family assistance
- Child and youth welfare
- Prison service
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- Health Care Management (Master of Business Administration)
- Nursing Science / Nursing Administration (career-integrated studies) (Master of Science)
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The 1st and 2nd semesters serve to expand and deepen the knowledge acquired so far. Several specialised modules are offered for this purpose. In one module, the subject area of social work is approached through an examination of current discourses and theories. The aim is to be able to further develop fields of action in social work conceptually and theoretically. As in other sciences, findings in social work are also based on the use of research methods. In several modules, you will become familiar with qualitative and quantitative survey and analysis methods, which are practically implemented in a research and development project under scientific supervision. In den Modulen Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung werden Führungsaufgaben im Studium thematisiert. Management and Law prepare students for the conceptual design of processes, workflows or even facilities. The module International Affairs / Politics is intended to broaden the view beyond the home-state framework.
Modules in the first two semesters are:
- Social work
- Research methods
- Research and development project
- Personnel and organisational development
- Management
- Law
- International / Politics
According to the standard period of study, the 3rd semester is used to write the Master's thesis. In addition, there are further modules in the fields of politics and law. After successful completion of the programme, the academic degree awarded is the Master of Arts.
Module overview
- Social work
- Research Methods
- R&D Project
- Leadership: Human Resources and Organisational Development
- Management
- Social work
- Research Methods
- R&D Project
- Leadership: Human Resources and Organisational Development
- Management
- Law
- International/Politics
- Master thesis
- Law
- Inernational/Politics
- Coaching and Leadership (Master of Arts)
- Health Care Management (Master of Business Administration)
- Nursing Science / Nursing Administration (career-integrated studies) (Master of Science)
- Play and Media in Education (career-integrated studies) (Master of Arts)
"Interesting degree programme with a focus on research and leadership. Very applied research, very much in the spirit of a university for applied science. [...] Very nice lecturers, personal relationship, people know and appreciate each other."
"The Master's programme deals a lot with politics, research and the subject of management."
- Coaching and Leadership (Master of Arts)
- Health Care Management (Master of Business Administration)
- Nursing Science / Nursing Administration (career-integrated studies) (Master of Science)
- Play and Media in Education (career-integrated studies) (Master of Arts)
Bachelor's, Diplom or Magister degree in the field of social work with a minimum overall grade of 2.0 or better. Admission to the Master's programme is based on the final grade of the first academic degree and the presentation of the motivation to study. Applicants with a Bachelor's, Magister or Diplom degree in a social science, behavioural science, humanities or educational science subject and at least two years of professional experience in a field of social work.
Studiengangsspezifische Bewerbungsunterlagen:
- Motivationsschreiben, max. zwei Seiten
- Akademische Laufbahn (z.B. Lebenslauf)
- Zusatzangaben und Zusatzupload (z.B. Nachweis über berufliche Tätigkeiten und Praktika, Nachweis über weiterführende Aus- und Fortbildung)
When applying online, the following documents must be submitted electronically in the aptitude procedure for consecutive Master's degree programmes (in PDF format, max. 1000 kb per proof):
- Bachelor's degree completed
- Copy of the Bachelor's or Diploma certificate
- Copy of the Bachelor's or Diploma certificate
- Copy of the detailed overview of subjects or achievements in addition to the Bachelor's degree certificate
- Copy of the exmatriculation certificate
- Bachelor's degree not yet completed
- Copy of the detailed overview of subjects or achievements with the preliminary overall grade (without Bachelor thesis and, if applicable, without defence)
- Copy of the current certificate of study
- Copy of the current certificate of study
- Further application documents
- Copy of the university entrance qualification
- Letter of motivation, max. two pages (if applicable, depending on the degree programme)
- Proof of publications (if applicable, depending on the degree programme)
- Proof of further education and training (if applicable, depending on the degree programme)
- Proof of professional activities and internships (if applicable, depending on the degree programme)
- Recommendations from academic experts (if applicable, depending on the degree programme)
- Proof of English language skills by means of an appropriate certificate, e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/English module (if applicable, depending on the degree programme)
- Curriculum vitae
After successful online application and admission to the desired degree programme, you apply for enrolment electronically and then send the enrolment documents (see below) to the university by post.
- signed application for enrolment (generated after the electronic application for enrolment)
- current copy of your passport or identity document
- Bank statement with proof of payment of the semester fee
- An electronic notification of your health insurance status. Please contact your health insurance company so that they can send us the required M10 notification electronically. Please quote the sender number of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena H0001255.
- Proof of completion of the Bachelor's degree:
- Officially certified copy of the Bachelor's certificate as well as the Bachelor's degree certificate (if you are studying at EAH Jena for the first time) or
- a simple copy of the Bachelor's certificate (if you have already completed your Bachelor's degree at EAH Jena).
- Copy of the exmatriculation certificate
Note: If the documents on the completion of the Bachelor's degree are not yet available, please send a subject and performance overview with an overall grade. If this is also not yet available, you can also use this form to provide confirmation of the successful completion of the Bachelor's degree programme.
1. you can have certifications made, for example, by municipal authorities (e.g. city council), health insurance companies or a notary. Otherwise, if you submit your application documents to us in person, you can bring along your original certificates and show them to us.
In your own interest, please make sure that the documents you submit are complete, otherwise your application for enrollment may be processed with a time delay.
3. please do not send us originals unless this is expressly requested.
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Application for summer semester
01.12. - 15.02.
01.12. - 15.02.