Bachelor of Social Work
- Heidelberg, Germany
- 3.5, 3 years
- German
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Across Canada and internationally
Curriculum
- Course route: seven courses
- A field internship
- A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
- Internship
- Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.
Entry requirements
Academic
- School-leaving certificate giving university access in the home country (or Abitur/Fachhochschulreife); vocational qualification may give access; CV
- ID
- admission interview or selection process; no numerus clausus; portfolio or audition for art
- design and music programmes. German-taught: proof of German at C1 (DSH
- TestDaF)
- No minimum grade or GPA published; no NC; selection procedure or interview; some health programmes need a pre-internship (e.g. Physiotherapy: two weeks care and one week physiotherapy internship before October)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 87
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 59
- TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading
- Cambridge Speaking 160
- TestDaF 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €9,000, €6,600, €7,080 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Heidelberg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health Sport Education & Social Work |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | German |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | SRH University scholarship and financing programs may be offered to qualifying bachelor or master students; competitive selection applies. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
SRH University scholarship and financing programs may be offered to qualifying bachelor or master students; competitive selection applies.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3.5, 3 years.
Tuition is €9,000, €6,600, €7,080 EUR per year. The estimated living cost is €11,904 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 59, TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading, Cambridge Speaking 160, TestDaF 6.5. An interview is required.
SRH University scholarship and financing programs may be offered to qualifying bachelor or master students; competitive selection applies.

