Social Work Psychosocial Counselling and Health Promotion SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Heidelberg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Social Work
- Social Pedagogy
Focus
Psychosocial counselling, Health Promotion
Annotation
We support you personally and continuously in achieving your goals. Based on our proven CORE principle, we have coordinated all learning objectives, forms of examination as well as teaching and learning methods for you in such a way that learning is fun and you achieve the best possible learning success.
Digital teaching and learning content
The use of digital elements in teaching is an essential component of our teaching and learning concept. Whether in virtual group rooms, chats with lecturers or in mobile learning apps, with us, you will be optimally prepared for the demands of the modern working world. You will get to know a variety of digital tools and methods that are precisely tailored to the skills that will help you in your studies and later career. Communication platforms such as MS Teams or Zoom are integrated into your everyday study routine as a matter of course.
Internationality
The SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg maintains a broad network of partnerships around the world to enable you to spend time studying abroad: In a semester abroad, an internship or in a summer school, you can gain unique experiences worldwide, which will bring you unforgettable experiences with lifelong friendships.
Several locations
By the way: you can also study this degree course at the Stuttgart campus.
Admission requirements
For admission to the Master’s degree programme in Social Work: Psychosocial Counselling and Health Promotion, we require the following proof from you:
Proof of Bachelor of Arts (or Diploma degree/state examination) in Social Work with an average grade of at least "good"
Proof of other degrees in social sciences or humanities (e.g. Educational Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Political Science, Early Childhood Education, Special and Therapeutic Education, Psychology, Music Therapy, Social Law and Health Promotion) with at least six semesters of study at a university or state-recognised college or university of applied sciences
For international students:
Proof of higher education entrance qualification through certificates of previous education
Lecture period
- 01.10.2026 - 31.03.2027
- 01.04.2027 - 30.09.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
You can apply to SRH University at any time.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
You can apply to SRH University at any time.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
You can apply to SRH University at any time.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
You can apply to SRH University at any time.
Tuition fees
EUR 590/month
The monthly fee remains the same throughout the entire period of study. The one-off enrolment fee is EUR 750 and EUR 1,000 / (non-EU/EEA). With the exception of any classification, aptitude or equivalence test, no separate examination costs or the like will be charged, not even for repeat examinations. This gives you maximum cost transparency during your degree course.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German



