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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.

Kristina Drobnjak, Bachelor-Studentin Studienrichtung Sozialpädagogik

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

The bachelor's degree in Social Work is a professional qualification. Students receive a research-based grounding with a practical dimension designed to ensure success in their chosen profession as, for instance, social worker, sociocultural facilitator or social education worker. In terms of profile development, the Lucerne School of Social Work is the only institution in German-speaking Switzerland to offer the three specialisations in Social Work, Socioculture and Social Pedagogy. The following page is in German.

Sie entscheiden sich entweder für den Studiengang Bachelor in Sozialer Arbeit mit den drei Vertiefungsrichtungen Sozialarbeit, Soziokultur und Sozialpädagogik als Profilbildung, den die Hochschule Luzern – Soziale Arbeit als einzige Fachhochschule der Deutschschweiz anbietet. Oder Sie wählen mit dem Bachelor in Sozialer Arbeit neue Konzepte und Innovation das Bachelor-Studium mit dem individuellen Schwerpunkt: das Studium mitgestalten und damit den Weg zur Berufsbefähigung zum Bachelor in Sozialer Arbeit mitbestimmen. Der Weg ist in hohem Masse selbstorganisiert mit individuellen Schwerpunkten und viel Gestaltungsfreiraum.

Aurel Michel, Master-Absolvent

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.

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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!