Social Work / Social Pedagogy in Globalised Societies – (M.A.)

Anforderungen

Entry requirements

1. Admission requirements: 1. a Bachelor degree or a comparable university diploma in a social or cultural science study course (social work, social pedagogy, social welfare work, sociology, politics or social sciences, pedagogics, psychology or the like) with at least 210 ECTS points and an overall grade of at least 2.3 and 2. proof of a knowledge of English in accordance with level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEF), which may not be older than 24 months at the start of the course and 3. relevant practical experience to the scope of at least 900 working hours (corresponds to 23 weeks full-time work).

2. Proof of English language knowledge in accordance with paragraph 1 point 2 can be done through: a. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet-based 62-91 points or computer-based 176-235 points; further information e.g. b. IELTS (International English Language Testing System): at least 5-6; further information e.g. or c. TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): Score of at least 750; further information e.g. d. Cambridge: FCE (First Certificate in English) grade A, B or C or CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) grade A, B or C or CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) grade A, B or C or BEC Vantage (Business English Certificate Vantage) (B2) grade A, B or C or BEC Higher (Business English Certificate Higher)(C1) grade A, B or C or; further information or e. an internal Department language test (see below) that is to be completed in the summer semester before the start of the course. The relevant dates will be published respectively on the Internet or via the notice board. Informal registrations can be sent to Prof. Dr. Eberlei, Email: walter.eberlei@fh-duesseldorf.de

3. Valid as »relevant« in accordance with paragraph 1 point 3 is the successful completion of a practical semester or practical module in a Bachelor study course of social work, social pedagogy or social welfare work or a comparable university study course in type and scope of the "Module to obtain state recognition" in the Bachelor study course "Social Work/Social Pedagogy" at the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences or practical experience in a field of action from social work or in a field of action that is in connection with the contents of the study course listed in § 1 point 1. In case of doubt the examination committee will decide on the recognition of practical experience.

4. Deviating from the entry requirement in paragraph 1 point 1, applicants can be admitted who can show they have attained a Bachelor degree with 180 ECTS points. In this case the applicant must have successfully passed the test in accordance with "Module to obtain state recognition" in the Bachelor study course "Social Work/Social Pedagogy" by admission to the Master examination at the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences. The students are credited 30 ECTS points for this.

Information on the internal Department language examination in English For the Master study course "Social Work/Social Pedagogy in Globalised Societies" a good knowledge of English corresponding to the level B 2 of the Common European Framework for languages (CEF) is required. The skills in accordance with this level are described as follows:The graduates of the examination can understand the main contents of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics; also understand specialist discussions in their own specialised area. He or she can make themselves understood spontaneously and fluently to the extent that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without any great effort from both sides. They can express themselves on a wide array of topics clearly and in detail, explain a viewpoint on a current question and state the advantages and disadvantages of various possibilities.The examination offered internally in the Department comprises a 90 minute written test in two parts. In the first part listening comprehension, reading comprehension as well as knowledge in the field of grammar is tested (60 minutes, 70 possible points). In the second part composing an own text on a certain problem definition is necessary (e.g. writing a letter of application) (30 minutes, 30 possible points). The test is passed when at least 50 of the total of 100 points have been reached.As a preparation for the language test it is recommendable to read daily newspapers written in English. English and American newspapers are recommendable (The Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, The International Herald Tribune), that are also available via the Internet. An efficient way of preparing is reading the magazine Spotlight that helps students train in all three areas - reading, listening, grammar (this magazine is available from many book stores and newsagents; for more information on this see: