Bachelor of Science in Social Work

The Bachelor's program in Social Work at the

OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Campus St. Gallen is strongly practice-oriented and primarily aims at a professional qualification. In the generalistically designed degree program, you will choose between the fields of study of social pedagogy and social work. You will learn theories, methods and working tools in order to be able to act and argue in a professionally and ethically appropriate manner. By choosing a specialization, you will set your own content-related focus in your studies.

At a glance

• Degree: Bachelor of Science FHO in Social Work (180 ECTS)
  
• Fields of study: Social work, social pedagogy
  
• Types of study: Full-time study, part-time study, part-time study accompanying practice
  
• Practical experience during studies: Two internships, practical project
  
• Admission: Formal education degree, work experience, social pre-study internship and aptitude test
  
• Application deadline:
  Start spring semester: week 45
  Start fall semester: week 13
  
• Start date:
  Spring semester: week 8
  Fall semester: week 38
  
• Fees: CHF 1000 per semester plus additional expenses