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Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Landshut
Master German Social Sciences

Social work Shaping diversity

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The aim of the Master's degree programme in Social Work: Shaping Diversity is to teach diversity-sensitive professional skills in social work. This includes diversity-sensitive professional, social, methodological and personal competences. The action-oriented Master's programme enables students to understand and examine the complex interplay of social diversity (gender, ethnicity, class, body, etc.) and inequality based on the skills they have acquired. The effects of social conflicts on social work clients are identified and professional options for action are developed for critical social work that scrutinises power structures.
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The aim of the Master's degree programme in Social Work: Shaping Diversity is to teach diversity-sensitive professional skills in social work. This includes diversity-sensitive professional, social, methodological and personal competences. The action-oriented Master's programme enables students to understand and examine the complex interplay of social diversity (gender, ethnicity, class, body, etc.) and inequality based on the skills they have acquired. The effects of social conflicts on social work clients are identified and professional options for action are developed for critical social work that scrutinises power structures.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Social work Shaping diversity at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Landshut

Is Social work Shaping diversity at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Landshut taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Social work Shaping diversity programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Social work Shaping diversity at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Landshut?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Social work Shaping diversity?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Landshut — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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