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practice-oriented, critical, flexible.
The degree programs is characterized by its special focus: Social work is understood within the degree programs as a science that takes a critical look at social inequality and at the same time relates to society as a whole as work on the social.
In addition, this degree program is characterized by an intensive connection to practice: Students test their knowledge and skills under conditions of professional practice in social work during a practical semester and thus gain important impulses for their further studies.
The Bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences is particularly interesting for people who want to reflect on social problems and forms of social interaction in the context of social inequality and social exclusion and who are looking for perspectives on how people in difficult life situations can be supported and accompanied in their self-determined lifestyle through social work.
Would you like to study Social Work at the HWG Ludwigshafen and would like more information? If you have any questions about the content or would like advice on the degree programs, please contact the two degree program directors Prof. Dr. Marion Ott and Prof. Dr. Karen Wagels.
Contents & Procedure
Study structure
The Bachelor's degree program in Social Work is a modular full-time course of study with a standard duration of seven semesters. The modules generally comprise two semesters and are each completed with a module examination. The structure of the course allows students to complete their studies at their own pace if required. In addition, the course coordinator Anna-Lena Gerdon(anna-lena.gerdon@ 8< SPAM protection, please remove >8 hwg-lu.de) offers continuous comprehensive advice on questions regarding the course planning.
As part of the specialization course, students choose one of up to seven elective specializations from the third semester onwards (as of winter semester 25/26):
- Social work with adolescents and young adults within the framework of SGB VIII,
- Social work with people at risk of addiction/addicts,
- Social work, criminology and offender support,
- Social work as work with psychological crises,
- Social work with migrants,
- Social work and poverty and
- Social work as education, care and upbringing in childhood.
Further information and a detailed description of the individual specializations can be found in our specialization guide.
The practical semester is also integrated into the specialization : students complete a 20-week full-time internship in the fourth semester. The degree programs thus integrates practice as a specific place of learning and an important reference system. If you have any questions about the practical semester, you can contact the internship department at any time.
For the course-specific page for examination matters, please click here. Under this link you will also find the current editions of the General and Special Examination Regulations for the degree program.
Qualification
The degree programs leads to the degree "Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)", which qualifies for further academic qualification. A three-semester consecutive Master's degree program in Social Work is offered at the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society.
At the same time, graduates acquire state recognition as a social worker/social pedagogue (B.A.). The degree programs qualify students for all professional fields of social work: in social administration, with non-profit and private commercial social work providers, in the justice system, in the areas of education, work and leisure, in work with children and young people, in the areas of health and rehabilitation, in cultural education as well as in business and research.
Application & Admission
This degree program is admission restricted. All important information about the Numerus Clausus (NC) can be found here.
The "Apply" button takes you to a brief guide on how to register and apply.
Not sure which documents need to be uploaded to the portal? The following overview will help:
A list of all types of admission qualifications is available here:
General application forms:
Questions about the application?
The Student Service Center (SSC) team is happy to assist with any questions regarding applications and admission—whether you need help with the application process or have questions about the required documents.
By phone and email (all day)
Email: ssc-bewerbung@ 8< SPAM protection, please remove >8 hwg-lu.de
Phone: +49 621 5203-0
In-person appointments
Mon and Tue: 9 :30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thu: 9 :30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wed and Fri: closed
If you have questions about the content or focus of a specific degree program, the respective program managers for your desired program will be happy to assist you. You can find their contact information below.
