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
  • 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

This degree programme is offered in German. For detailed information, please go to the German page.