The course combines theory and practice through special study formats. In addition to the classic course content, one specialisation is on the reflection of theological, ethical and social science dimensions of social work. Thanks to intensive exchange programmes with partner universities in Europe, we have a strong international focus in teaching and research. Other specialisations include: Inclusion of research-driven learning, teaching in manageable seminar units with direct discussion with the lecturers, supervision of the learning process, development and improvement of self-reflexiveness.

We offer a degree programme in International Social Work, which is now enhanced by the dual degree in cooperation with the Newman University Birmingham. In addition, there is an International Week for the Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work in the summer semester 2023. The main focus of the Master’s in Social Work: Social Work and Social Change in an International Context. In addition, European and international lecturers are involved in the Master's programme using hybrid methods.

Newman University Birmingham, UK; Diaconia University Finnland; Diakonhjemmet University Norwegen; Mykolas Romeris University, Litauen; ULBS Sibiu, Rumänien; Charles University, Tschechien; Vives University of Applied Sciences, Belgien; Makerere University Kampala, Uganda; University of Western Cape, Cape Town, Südafrika;

Numerous PC workstations for students; Well-equipped library, with the possibility to borrow e-books from all major specialist publishers; Recording studio for university radio; Notebook and projector in the classrooms, blended learning and e-learning courses have been established in many courses and are being expanded; Seven rooms with permanently installed technical equipment for hybrid events, another three sets of mobile seminar equipment for hybrid teaching; Four seminar rooms and one lecture hall are currently equipped with interactive whiteboards; Very good WiFi availability

Within the study programme and beyond (e.g. offer by lecturers to work on third-party funded projects), research projects take place mainly on the topics "Diversity, Inclusion and Social Space" and "Child and Youth Work, Family and Church" (Research Map of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK)). In addition, the IAF (Institute of Applied Research) initiates research projects in which students and graduates of the Protestant University of Applied Sciences can participate. These are also related to fields of action, such as homelessness, child and youth welfare.

Social Entrepreneurship is covered in Module 1 of the Master's in Social Work. A cross-university symposium took place on the subject in October 2021.

The concept of the Career & Counselling Centre at EH is based on an understanding of career as a process and a path. The task is about shaping it. A student’s career starts on the day he or she applies for enrolment; It is the university’s responsibility to equip students well for their future careers in subject-specific and personal terms, as well as to provide interesting ideas for their future careers through qualified courses and services. The university offers suggestions and support to this end.