


Distance LearningBachelor
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
*Translated: Social Work.
180 ECTS credits. Language: German.
Start your online study programme in Social Work today
Get involved and help shape a fairer society by standing in solidarity with disadvantaged communities. Your distance learning programme „Soziale Arbeit“ gives you in-depth knowledge of theories, concepts, and methods in social work, as well as its related disciplines: education, psychology, sociology, and law. You'll see exactly how all this applies with real-life case studies that prepare you for your professional day-to-day.
Social work tackles today’s social challenges—so the content of your studies is especially practical, relevant, and up-to-date. You can specialise in areas such as Child and Youth welfare, counselling and coaching, social management, or digitalisation and AI. This way, you’ll be equipped to take on real responsibility and play your part in shaping a positive future for society.
As part of your studies, you can gain the title of state-approved social worker or social pedagogue in Germany. You’ll complete your internship alongside your studies—so you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while you study.
Study flexible
Learn innovatively
State-recognised
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 235€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 169216
If you apply for an online study programme in health and social care using the voucher code SOZIAL26, you will save €2,444 on your tuition fees and receive a free iPad on top.
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in Soziale Arbeit
351€
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308€
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235€
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All our study programmes include the following services
Begin today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Free trial month*
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Study and career coaching
Optional semester abroad
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Access to MS Office
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
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Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Recognition of prior achievements
Do you have training or further education, professional experience or have you already studied? Then have your previous achievements recognized for distance learning! This will save you time and tuition fees - namely 30 euros per recognized ECTS point.

Save time & money: We value your prior achievements
Have you completed vocational training or further education? Then have these achievements recognised for your degree: use this tool to calculate which course of study will get you to graduation on the fast track and reduce your tuition fees.
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Do you need support with your application for recognition? We have summarized all the important information for you in our guide to recognition.

Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Online RecognitionAdmission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study program - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
If you apply for an online study programme in health and social care using the voucher code SOZIAL26, you will save €2,444 on your tuition fees and receive a free iPad on top.
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