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Studies in Social Work At the point where the demands of the individual meet those of society

Social work is an umbrella term for a range of professions in the social sector. Its professionals have to be resilient and possess high levels of social capital and self-related skills and knowledge – and have a keen interest in social issues.

Our two bachelor’s programmes in Social Work

At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, you have two bachelor’s programmes in Social Work to choose from. Both deliver research-based and practical training and a professional qualification, allowing for a successful career in the multi-faceted professional field that is social work. 

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Bachelor of Science in Social Work with specialisation in Social Work, Socioculture and Social Pedagogy
Bachelor neue Konzepte und Innovation

Bachelor of Science in Social Work | New Concepts and Innovation (commencement of studies in spring and autumn)

You can choose to develop your professional skills in the Bachelor of Science in Social Work with one of the three specialisations Social Work, Socioculture and Social Pedagogy, which the Lucerne School of Social Work offers as the only Swiss-German university of applied sciences. Or you can opt for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work | New Concepts and Innovation, which is a bachelor’s programme with a personalised focus: contribute to shaping your own curriculum and, with it, your path towards a professional qualification with a BSc in Social Work. The course is highly self-organised, with personal focal points and a great deal of flexibility in terms of content and structure.

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Master’s degree in Social Work

The master's degree in Social Work allows bachelor's graduates to build on their degree by exploring additional political, economic and social aspects. They acquire strategic and conceptual competencies, as well as a thorough academic overview and research skills. The following page is in German.

Bachelor in Pflege – Nah am Leben, nah am Puls der Zeit

Der Vollzeitstudiengang Bachelor in Pflege und der verkürzte Studiengang Bachelor in Pflege für diplomierte Pflegefachpersonen bereiten die Absolvierenden optimal auf die zukünftigen Herausforderungen in einer dynamischen Gesundheitsversorgung vor, machen sie zu hochqualifizierten, gefragten Fachpersonen und eröffnen ihnen attraktive Karriereperspektiven. 

Die Gesundheitsversorgung sowie die Rollen und Aufgaben der Pflege wandeln sich rasant. Die Gesundheitsbranche wird zunehmend digitalisiert, die Komplexität der Behandlungen nimmt zu und neue, innovative Formen der Versorgung und Zusammenarbeit entstehen. Genau hier setzt der Bachelor of Science in Pflege an. 

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Bachelor in Pflege

Das Vollzeitstudium Bachelor in Pflege bildet interessierte Personen mit Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasialer Matura zu gefragten Fachkräften mit vielfältigen, innovativen Laufbahnperspektiven im dynamischen Umfeld der Gesundheitsversorgung aus.

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Bachelor in Pflege für dipl. Pflegefachpersonen

Der berufsbegleitende, verkürzte Studiengang für dipl. Pflegefachpersonen verbindet Praxis, Wissenschaft und Technik auf optimale Weise und eröffnet attraktive Karrierechancen.  

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Study for a MSc in Nursing

Innovative degree programme with focus on practice, science and digitalisation.

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Social Work Blog (Only in German)

News from our degree programs and continuing and executive education, the latest from research, many practical tips and interesting background information about students and staff. Stay up to date with the new Social Work Blog!