

Master-Distance Learning Soziale Arbeit*
*Translated: Social Work. Only available in German
As a Manager in the social sector, you combine aspects of social work with academic methods and management qualifications.
Start your Master’s online study programme in Social Work now
Responding in a professional manner to work-related challenges and development tasks is as much a part of social work as planning, managing and implementing social projects. In addition to social work skills, this also requires a sound knowledge of business and economics, which we impart in the Master’s degree in Social Work.
The broadly diversified study content with the elective modules Early Childhood Education and Upbringing & Clinical Social Work and Health Promotion & Social Space Orientation and Networking will ensure you are optimally prepared for the professional challenges that lie ahead. After graduation, you will be able to deal with the diverse and growing fields that make up this discipline and take on responsibility as a leader and manager.
Study flexible
Learn innovatively
State-recognised
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
M.A., 120 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
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 299€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 120 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 174018c
Apply now and start your studies within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.
Study model and prices for the online Master's study programme in Soziale Arbeit
Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.
Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:
US$565
monthly
US$429
monthly
US$339
monthly
All our study programmes include the following services
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Recognition of previous achievements
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience or have you already studied? Then have your prior learning recognised for your distance learning study programme! This will save you time and tuition fees - namely 30 euros per recognised ECTS point.

Save time & money: We value your prior achievements
Have you completed vocational training or further education? Then have this prior learning recognised for your degree course: Use this tool to calculate which degree programme will help you graduate the fastest and effectively 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.
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Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
Apply now and start your studies within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.
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