Social Work
Department of Building, Energy & Society

Social Work

 

We prepare our students to provide professional support for people in critical life situations. They are trained to develop problem solutions for a range of applications in the areas of care for children/young adults and families, in the field of migration and asylum, in the provision of subsistence needs and legal guardianship, supporting elderly or sick people, advice for relatives and for problems with criminality, violence or debt.

Did you know, …

… that our graduates are in great demand?

Thanks to their solid and comprehensive training, graduates of our bachelor degree programme are highly sought after in the profession.

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… that the course combines theory and practice?

You'll receive a very good practical and theoretical education.

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… that our institute has an international focus?

We provide all the support you need to select an appropriate university for your internship or semester abroad.

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… that internships are vital for your career?

During your internships you'll learn a lot about a social worker's daily routine.

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… that you'll learn special skills?

Social management skills are closely integrated into client work.

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… that our students present their projects?

The students develop innovative projects derived from their practical work, and present them to the public during the semester presentations.

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… that after completing a bachelor degree you can enrol on the part-time master degree programme in Social Work at FH JOANNEUM?

You can expand and deepen the knowledge and skills learnt on your bachelor programme by studying part-time for a master’s degree.