Application

Previous study

Relevant previous study (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in social work or social pedagogy totalling 210 credits, or 180 credits plus state accreditation (recognised probationary period of at least 6 months).

Where a course of study in social work or social pedagogy awards 180 credits but does not have state accreditation, a learning agreement must be put in place that provides for the acquisition of an additional 30 credits in the context of the Master’s programme, and the verification of such credits prior to admission to the Master’s Thesis module.

Pre-study work placement

No pre-study work placement is required.

Application via the HISinOne portal

Applications should be submitted online via the HAWK “HISinOne” application portal (in German). The portal closes at 23:59 on the final day of the application period.

Enter the required application and enrolment information in the HISinOne portal.

Information sheet

You will find step-by-step instructions in the online application information sheet (in German).

Once you have completed your online application, you will be able to retrieve your “Application for Admission” PDF file from the HISinOne portal. Send this application by post to HAWK, together with the required documents.

Supporting documents must be certified copies.

Mandatory documentation for all applicants

• Certified copy of university entrance qualification certificate (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB)
• CV in tabular form, including a passport photograph
• Certificate verifying the applicant’s degree in social work or social pedagogy or another relevant subject (or where applicable, a provisional certificate indicating average grades achieved and credits awarded)
• Certificate of exmatriculation
• Proof of identity
• Proof of health insurance

Additional documents with regard to international university entrance qualifications (HZB)

• Application for Admission (for a study place), which can be retrieved from the HISinOne portal after completion of the online application

Translation of HZB: If you have qualified for university entrance outside Germany, you must submit:

• A certified copy of the original qualification, and
• A sworn translation of the qualification in English or German

Proof of German language competence: If your university entrance qualification was not acquired in German, please submit one of the following proofs of German language proficiency:

• Level 4 TestDaF issued by the TestDaF Institute
• DSH (German Language Test for University Entrance) Level 2
• Goethe Certificate C2
• telc certificate in German C1 University
• DSD (German Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs) Level 2

If you do not yet have sufficient proficiency in German or are unsure whether your language skills are sufficient, please consult the International Applicants page.

Additional documents for specific cases

• Where applicable, proof of recognised probationary year/half year and state accreditation
• Where applicable, proof of employment as a social worker or social education worker
• Explanation in writing of the applicant’s motivation for studying, maximum 1 page (for second degree applicants)
• Copy of passport and residence permit (If you do not hold German citizenship. Copies do not need to be certified)
• Evidence of other criteria to be considered

Application for advanced semesters

• Records of achievement to allow you to be assigned to the appropriate level
   

1. Letter of admission

Successful applicants will be sent a letter of admission by post. The letter of admission outlines the enrolment process and specifies two deadlines you will need to meet.

2. Online enrolment

If you wish to take up your place, the first thing you need to do once you have received your letter of admission is apply to enrol online via the HISinOne portal - by the first deadline set out in your letter of admission.

3. Applying for enrolment

After you have completed the online enrolment process, you will be able to retrieve your “Application for enrolment” PDF from the HISinOne portal. Sign the application and send it by post to HAWK, together with the documents specified in the application - by the second deadline set out in your letter of admission.