Master's programme International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements (see below)
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 3 semesters (start: Summer Semester)
THWS Location: Würzburg
Diploma Supplement: yes
Semester fees: none
The master’s programme International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants is an application-oriented, consecutive, in terms of content and network internationally oriented English-language degree programme. The programme provides professional, social and profession-related competences for the field of action of social work with migrants and refugees in the international and national context. Based on empirical findings and theoretical references, students are qualified with respect to intercultural, legal, educational and psychological matters to develop and implement solution-oriented action for the special situation of refugees and migrants. They are able to operate in the area of policies of local as well as international actors. The professional grasp of social work in the context of migration will be thus further developed.
Programme Structure
The programme consists of six areas of study which will turn the students’ focus to the international level of social work, sensitise them for the work with refugees and migrants, and teach them practice-oriented methodological and decision-making competences. Especially the the fifth area of study ("Exploring the field") strengthens the international focus of the programme. Students learn the language of a typical region of origin or transit and have the opportunity to study abroad or do an internship abroad for one semester, preferably in a region of origin or transit.
Career Perspectives
Graduates are able to act professionally on a national level (e.g. migrants’ advice centres, youth welfare with unaccompanied minor refugees, volunteer management) and to do management tasks. Moreover, they are able to work skilfully and competently in an international environment (e.g. supervision of UNHCR refugee camps, EU Asylum Hotspot Centres or other internationally operating organisations). The steadily growing demand for skilled specialists due to the world-wide increasing migration results in very good job prospects.
Additional Information
Admission to the Master’s programme MRM is subject to a number of conditions. For more information, please visit the programme website.
In order to check that these conditions are met, it is important to fill in the MRM application form available on the above website and upload it to THWS Campusportal during the application process.
You will find further information about the start of studies and the schedule on the programme website in good time.
For more information about application and enrolment, please visit the pages of the Department of Student Affairs (HSST).
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Tanja Kleibl
Office:
Room T.1.10
Tiepolostraße 6, Würzburg
Phone +49 931 3511-8225
E-Mail tanja.kleibl[at]thws.de
Office hours by appointment
Link to programme page International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants