- Master of Science
Social Work
Actively shape social change: with a Master of Science in Social Work from the Universities of Bern, Lucerne and St. Gallen, you will be fit for a social future.
You can plan your studies flexibly either part-time or full-time and choose focus topics that suit your interests. You will benefit from the expertise of three universities. As a special bonus, we also link you up with social workers from across German-speaking Switzerland.
Begin your studies in February or in September 2026.
Factsheet
- Title/Degree Master of Science in Social Work
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Specialisations
Organisation, leadership and cooperation
Shaping care systems in the welfare state
Shaping the profession and making an impact -
Mode of study
Part-time (max. 9 semesters)
Full-time (3–4 semesters) -
Start date
Spring semester: 11 February 2026
Autumn semester: 9 September 2026 - Application deadline Depends on your degree
- ECTS credits 90 ECTS credits
- Teaching language German
- Location Bern (optionally Lucerne and St. Gallen)
- School School of Social Work
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This degree programme is offered in German. For detailed information, please go to the German page.