Social Work Compact Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 8 semesters
- Location
- Aachen
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Social Work
Focus
Theories, Concepts and Methods of Social Work, Transdisciplinary analyses of current societal challenges and developments, Areas of action (educational and cultural work, child, youth and family assistance, poverty and exclusion, health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation), Research-based analysis of social work
Annotation
The compact degree course facilitates studying social work for people with family or care responsibilities or those who are working. Because: The face-to-face courses only take place on Fridays and Saturdays. The increased proportion of self-study is supported by partly asynchronous online teaching.
The study programme imparts knowledge from social work, but also from disciplines that are important for social work. Practice-oriented teaching on a scientific basis provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to act responsibly and professionally.
Other bachelor's study options:
- Social Work (full-time study in person; in Aachen, Cologne, Münster, Paderborn)
- Dual social work, degree programme with vocational and academic elements (Aachen, Cologne, Münster, Paderborn)
Admission requirements
Admission requirements:
- Proof of children to be cared for in own household
AND/OR
- Proof of nursing for family members
AND/OR
- Proof of employment (maximum 75%) in the social sector or proof of employment
AND
- Proof of social or civic engagement
Lecture period
- 30.03.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 22.09.2026 - 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2025 - 31.05.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeumeDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2025 - 31.05.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeumeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2025 - 31.05.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeumeEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.12.2025 - 31.05.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume
Languages of instruction
Main language
German



