Admission requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree in Social Work (B.A.), Early Childhood Education (B.A.), Medical Professions (B.A.), or Health Management (B.A.) at DIPLOMA University with a final grade of at least 'satisfactory' The Bachelor's or Diploma examination in the fields of Social Work, Social Pedagogy, (Special Needs) Education, Sociology, Medical Professions, Health and Social Management, Counseling, or Psychology at DIPLOMA University or another university or college with a workload of at least 180 credits and a final grade of 'satisfactory' At least a Bachelor's or Diploma degree equivalent from a foreign institution in the same or related field with a standard period of study of at least six semesters (equivalent to 180 credits) with a final grade of at least 'satisfactory'

Applicants whose final grade of their first academic degree qualifying for a profession is 'sufficient' are excluded from the Master's programme. Applicants with a 'satisfactory' degree must demonstrate in an aptitude interview that they are able to successfully complete a Master's programme.

Details

The Master's programme Psychosocial Counselling in Social Work (M.A.) is designed to extensively prepare professionals in social work for a career in psychosocial counselling. The programme is aimed at individuals with a basic academic degree in a related field who wish to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of systemic social work. The course concludes with the internationally recognized Master of Arts degree, providing graduates with valuable career opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Throughout the course, students are trained in various modules such as the framework and models of counselling, normative principles of psychosocial counselling, systemic work, biographical work, and specific counselling contexts in a practical manner. The goal is to prepare students for the challenges of complex counselling situations and equip them to structure systemic processes and counselling procedures optimally.

By combining online learning formats and the option to take exams either online or at selected centres, the programme offers maximum flexibility. Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified to take on leadership positions within social work or pursue a career in research. Additionally, the Master's degree provides access to further advanced courses such as child and adolescent psychotherapy or other systemic training programmes.