Study Social Work & Health
Because you create perspectives for people
Studying in the field of Social Affairs and Health at the FHV offers you many advantages. The most important things at a glance:
- Participation and responsibility for socially relevant issues
- High practical relevance and interdisciplinarity in teaching
- At the interface to applied research at the Human-Centred Technologies Research Center
- Internationally recognized academic training
Perspectives for you and society
The department of Social Affairs and Health combines the areas of expertise of social work as well as health and nursing. People and their needs in different phases of life are the focus of these study programmes. Graduates make a significant contribution to shaping a values-oriented society.
In the area of health and nursing care, the FHV works closely with the Vorarlberg nursing school and health and nursing facilities. The modular curriculum and a high practical component prepare you for a diverse field of activity. The course also opens the doors for a further career in healthcare.
In social work, you can also set personal priorities right from the start in order to take responsibility for socially relevant issues. In the master's program you can choose between specializing in clinical social work and social space work. Interdisciplinarity and internationality in your studies offer you opportunities for a career with meaning and future security.