Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BA)
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
So that you can powerfully change society.
How can we enable all people to participate fully in society? What are the solutions for making society better? And how can we support people in developing freely, even in difficult life situations?
By studying social work via distance learning, you give yourself the opportunity to participate in decision-making at a higher level, based on your academic qualifications. Study to bring about positive change in society with renewed energy.
Study profile
In the practice-oriented distance learning program in Social Work at HFH, you will acquire a high-quality, interdisciplinary and interprofessional scientific qualification that will enable you to meet the diverse demands of social work.
As a state-certified social worker, you can work in many areas of society, in social institutions and social services.
Social work performs important tasks in providing social services and care . Social workers support people in difficult life situations and help them to lead autonomous lives.
They promote constructive solutions to social problems and enable people to participate in society . Through their work, social workers support social change, promote social cohesion, and are therefore an important pillar of our society.
With its distance learning program in Social Work, HFH offers you the opportunity to earn a state-recognized Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in eight semesters while working. The Bachelor's program in Social Work has been successfully accredited by AQUIN and officially recognized by the Hamburg Authority for Labor, Social Affairs, Family and Integration .
The degree entitles graduates to use the professional titles of state-certified social pedagogue and state-certified social worker .
Program overview
Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.
Program length
8 semesters (7 semesters plus bachelor's thesis)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
Check whether your academic background matches what the university expects.
Entrance / admission test
Required
You may need to sit a university entrance exam or standardized admission test in addition to your academic documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
October 2026 Intake
Classes start October 2026
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Q4 Academic Commencement / Semesterstart Distance Learning
Official start date of the Q4 distance learning cycle at HFH. WebCampus portal access, study materials, and virtual seminars unlock for enrolled students. Rolling applications remain open leading up to and past this date.
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Q4 Academic Commencement / Semesterstart Distance Learning
Official start date of the Q4 distance learning cycle at HFH. WebCampus portal access, study materials, and virtual seminars unlock for enrolled students. Rolling applications remain open leading up to and past this date.
About the university
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