Sustainable Social Work: Child/hood and Family
A Master's programme focused on children's rights, social justice, and sustainable family-centered social work.
Best for:Best for social work or childhood education graduates seeking an international, research-informed approach to family-centered social policy.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Social Work: Child/hood and Family at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is a four-semester, full-time programme. It prepares students to address complex global challenges facing children and families through sustainable, justice-oriented social work strategies. The curriculum integrates international perspectives, children's rights, and interdisciplinary research methods, including citizen science. Students benefit from a flexible study environment that combines in-person seminars with digital learning formats and optional international modules.
What you'll do
- Engage in interdisciplinary seminars focusing on children's rights and social inclusion.
- Participate in research labs utilizing citizen science methodologies.
- Develop and apply sustainable solution strategies for family-centered social work.
- Collaborate in international, multilingual student groups to analyze global social challenges.
- Complete a final thesis supported by colloquium-based supervision.
- Optionally participate in teaching and learning processes for Bachelor's programmes.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in social work, childhood education, or an academically related discipline.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English B2 (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75, PTE 59, or equivalent).
Instruction: English (with optional German modules).
- Academic proficiency in social work or related fields.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Ability to engage in research-based learning and scientific writing.
- Must hold a first professionally qualifying university degree (180 ECTS).
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-06-30
Applications must be submitted via the university's online portal. Prospective students should ensure they meet the language requirements and provide all necessary academic documentation as specified on the programme website.
- University degree certificate
- Official language proficiency certificate
- Academic transcripts
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