Course Content
Social work: diverse and exciting!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you aspire to a career filled with purpose and impact? If so, welcome to the Bachelor's degree programme in Social Work at DIT - the place where your dreams become reality! Picture yourself as an integral part of change, a bridge-builder in our society, addressing critical issues and making a tangible difference in one of the most important professions of our time.
Now imagine you have the opportunity to tackle a diverse range of challenges: As a superhero of our time, you can support people with their various problems - be it in youth welfare, addiction counselling or school social work. From psychosocial challenges to family crises - you can become the person that everyone needs. Here you will not only become an expert in interpersonal relationships, but also a shaper of a future worth living. With this bachelor, you'll not only develop expertise in interpersonal relationships but also contribute to shaping a more promising future for all.
Our degree programme is made for everyone - whether you're straight out of school and keen on interactive work or already have professional experience and want to conquer the world of social work. What truly matters is your commitment to making a meaningful difference!
So go on, sharpen your social skills and get ready to change the world with with compassion, empathy, and a touch of heroism!
As early as 2022, members of the Psychosocial Working Group (PSAG) of the Deggendorf district approached us with a request to establish a degree programme in Social Work at our faculty, with a view to addressing the shortage of skilled workers in the long term. This was followed by an initial needs assessment, in which 22 organisations took part. The result: there are currently 25 full-time vacancies – in five years’ time, there are estimated to be over 130 vacancies in the district alone. A second survey in May 2023, conducted among further organisations in Passau, Dingolfing-Landau, Regen, Straubing, Pfarrkirchen and Kelheim, revealed a further need for just under 70 vacancies at present, with an upward trend expected in the coming years. In contrast, there are approximately 700 pupils in Years 2 and 3 across the wider catchment area who are currently attending FOS/BOS schools specialising in social studies. This gave rise to the idea of offering a degree programme in Social Work at DIT
The degree programme comprehensively covers the broad field of social work, from the cradle to the grave. All aspects of the programme are designed to equip students to advise and support people facing a wide variety of problems – for example, psychosocial difficulties, physical or mental illness affecting a family member, debt or addiction. The content of a degree in Social Work may vary depending on the university, but as a rule, the fundamentals of sociology, education, psychology, social policy, general public law and social law form a significant part of the curriculum.
On the one hand, the degree programme is aimed at A-level graduates who are interested in interactive, people-centred work. On the other hand, it is also designed to appeal to career changers who wish to further their professional development. No A-levels are required for this, but three years’ professional experience is necessary.
The terms are usually used interchangeably, and the qualifications are also regarded as equivalent. Social work is actually the umbrella term for social workers and social educators. Whilst social workers generally deal with areas such as addiction or parents who are struggling to cope, social educators tend to focus on the fields of upbringing and education.
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I chose the Social Work degree programme because I wanted to do something meaningful. The opportunity to bring about lasting change motivates me anew every day. What I value most is the diversity of the programme – it combines theory with practical insights, fascinating case studies and an open dialogue with lecturers and fellow students, all of whom share the same goal: to support people in difficult life situations.
Subject Overview
Overview about the courses, SWS (semester hours per week) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) in the Bachelor of Social work degree programme.
Career Prospects
Post-graduation opportunities? Endless! The demand on the job market has never been stronger.
With a Bachelor of Arts in your arsenal, you can work wherever your heart takes you.
You can become a life designer and support people in improving their quality of life and developing new perspectives. As a relationship architect, you'll do more than just build bridges; you'll actively cultivate positive connections and meaningful relationships. Simultaneously, you'll become an expert in empowerment, to enable people to determine their destiny and ignite their own initiatives. You are an opportunity maker, supporting people towards unlocking their full potential.Depending on the area, you can also be an equity builder and promote the integration and inclusion of disadvantaged groups in our society. As you can see, the field of opportunities is endless! In the end, however, you will always be an everyday hero at heart! With a Bachelor's degree in social work, you ensure that daily life becomes easier, richer, and more enjoyable for others. You not only provide assistance but also bring positivity into people's lives. Your focus area? That's for you to decide:
- Children and youth social work
- Social work with mentally ill people
- Counselling (addiction counselling, debt counselling, integration services, family counselling, etc.)
- Help for the homeless
- Assistance for the disabled
- Offender support
- Women's aid
- Social management and planning
- Asylum assistance