In their respective degree programmes, our students acquire fundamental academic knowledge, which is taught in a practical, application-oriented manner with a strong focus on real-world practice. Building on this, their fundamental expertise is expanded through a range of compulsory-elective modules specific to each discipline, which are designed to address the skills currently in demand within the nursing, health and social care sectors, as well as in management roles. Our mission is to train highly qualified professionals who not only understand how to successfully support social, health, care and social economy processes, but who can also proactively shape them. Accordingly, the overarching focal points of our programme lie in the areas of social and health-related innovation, the sound application of business knowledge to non-profit organisations, sustainability and empirical social research.
Study Modes
Students can undertake the degree programmes on a full-time or part-time basis. Both study formats enable our students to obtain a university degree whilst balancing their respective life circumstances.
Teaching structure
Teaching takes place in small groups, is interactive and involves discussion with professors and lecturers on an equal footing. Through close contact with our students, we offer individual support and a friendly, family-like atmosphere. By involving industry partners through guest lectures, workshops, field trips and project work, students establish their first professional contacts whilst still studying. In addition to industry trends, the latest findings from the FHD’s interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research projects are directly incorporated into teaching. The FHD campus also offers ideal conditions for focused, success-oriented on-campus study: short distances, easy access to staff members, and modern facilities and technology.
Accreditation and recognition
All degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences are accredited and state-recognised, and adhere to the European credit transfer system. The degree is therefore recognised in the same way as those awarded by state universities and universities of applied sciences, and enables students to progress to a Master’s programme in their respective subject areas at other higher education institutions.
Student Advisory Service
We are happy to advise prospective students personally on the specific content of the degree programmes, the particular features of studying at a private institution, future career prospects and progression opportunities. We are happy to offer students from other higher education institutions, as well as prospective students with prior professional qualifications, new or further prospects, and will assess whether previously earned credit points can be recognised, as well as the possibility of shortening the duration of their studies.
