- Bachelor of Science
Social Work
With a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, you can support people living in challenging circumstances. You can work towards ensuring equal opportunities.
The programme is your entry to all professional areas of social work. You will benefit from a flexible study model, personal mentorship as you develop a professional identity, and a range of insights into practice. Civic engagement is recognised as learning achievement.
Welcome to the Social Work degree programme at BFH!
Begin your studies in September 2026.
Factsheet
- Title/Degree Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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        Specialisations
            Biographical challenges and conduct of life
 Diversity and social space
 Education and socialisation
 Social change and participation
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        Mode of study
            Full-time (6 semesters)
 Part-time (7-10 semesters)
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        Start date
            Autumn semester 2026: 7 September 2026
 Spring semester 2027: 15 February 2027
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        Application deadline
            Autumn semester 2026: 3 March 2026
 Spring semester 2027: 17 August 2026
- ECTS credits 180 ECTS credits
- Teaching language German | plus 2 modules in another language
- Location Bern
- School School of Social Work
This degree programme is offered in German. For detailed information, please go to the German page.