Studying Social Work

Today’s dynamic and global society is raising some increasingly complex questions. New social problems are arising, while old ones are re-emerging. This calls for professional social workers to help handle the pressing social issues of our times. At Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, you will learn methods and tools that enable you to act and argue professionally and ethically in different situations.

Social Work

Bachelor

The Bachelor's degree program is primarily aimed at a professional qualification. In addition to the generalistic orientation of your studies, you have the opportunity to set specific priorities: you can choose between the fields of study social work and social pedagogy as well as different fields of specialization. Depending on your focus, you can work in different fields of work.

Social Work

Master

With your Master's degree in Social Work, you have a triple ticket to professional life in your pocket: you create concepts and develop new solutions for complex tasks. You manage projects and carry out research and evaluation work. You will work competently at the interfaces with economics, politics, law as well as work in interdisciplinary teams. Thus, you are ideally equipped for demanding functions in the social sector.