Facts about the study
| Designation | Social Work | ||
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| Level of qualification according to the national and European Qualifications Framework |
Master (2nd cycle) | ||
| Qualification awarded | Master of Arts in Social Sciences, MA | ||
| Field of study according to ISCED-F code | 0923 - Social work and counselling | ||
| Mode of study | Part-time studies | ||
| Length of programme (standard period of study) | 4 semesters | ||
| Semester dates | Friday noon to Friday evening, Saturday full day, in the 1st semester Thursday evening online - courses, face-to-face classes as part of Contextual Studies - Thursday evening or 2 block weeks per semester | ||
| Number of credits | 120 ECTS | ||
| Languages of instruction | German, individual courses in English | ||
| Mobility window | Semester abroad in the 4th semester possible; Credit for international conference participation by arrangement |
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| Academic calendar | To academic-calendar | ||
| Examination regulations and grading scale | To examination regulations and the grading scale | ||
| Final examination | Final master's examination | ||
| Cost |
Currently no tuition fees, obligatory ÖH fee |
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| Start of study | Mid-September | ||
| Specific admission requirements | General university entrance qualification or equivalent See admission requirements |
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| Application | Apply now |
Admission to the final examination
Courses
For registration for the final master's oral examination, all courses in the curriculum must have been positively completed.
Master's thesis
You choose the topics for your master's thesis in the 3rd semester. For the treatment the 4th semester is to you at the disposal. By working out a topic independently, you have to present the success of the vocational training on a scientific basis. The master's thesis must be submitted in bound form and positively evaluated by the supervisor.
Final
Final master's examination