The Social and Educational Sciences Department was the first department of the university and started already in the founding year 1991 with the diploma program Social Work/Social Pedagogy. Since then, we have placed great emphasis on developing innovative study models in response to changes in professional practice due to societal changes. The range of studies has been constantly expanded and developed with innovative teaching methods to meet the changes in higher education and professional practice.
Social and Educational Sciences Department
Degree Programmes
Social Work (BA)
With this scientifically sound and practice-oriented, professionally diverse and state-recognised training, you can work professionally in all professional fields of social work.
Early Childhod Education (BA)
Help to shape the future of our society by acquiring comprehensive knowledge on how to successfully educate and develop children.
Social Work | Dual (BA)
Study while working: Practical research and transformation, personally and in the organisation, as a booster for professional practice.
Social Work | Dual-Digital (BA)
Study digitally and on campus with a focus on the digitalisation of social work.
Social Work with a Focus on the Family (MA)
Qualify for working with and in families and their social environment.
Early Childhood Studies (MA)
Level Up! Early Education – Become a researcher, creator and developer in the early education of tomorrow!
Childhood Studies and Children's Rights (MA)
Get to know new ways of working with and for children and their rights, completely online or in blended learning with personal support.
Social Management (MA)
Shaping the future of the social sector – continuing professional development and qualification for management positions!
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Save the date: Long Night of Writing for FHP students
On 4th of April, as part of the Long Night of Libraries in Germany, Potsdam University of Applied Sciences will be taking part in the traditional ‘Long Night of Writing’. This is organised by the student counselling service and the library of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. This is…
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Career Week 2025: Job Search, Application, Networking and Co.
This year's Career Week gives students and graduates the opportunity to spend a week intensively dealing with all questions about starting a career. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is also taking part with workshops on the subject of job applications and balancing professional and private…
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The application phase for Science Slammers is open!
It's that time again! In spring 2025, the Brandenburg Science Slam of the Presence Centres will enter its 4th round. (Young) scientists are invited to present their research topics and results to the audience in ten minutes.
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Lecturer Survey 2024/25 (07/01/2025 – 04/02/2025)
We rely on your help to continuously improve the study and teaching conditions at the FHP.