Dual Study Programme in Social Work (B.A.) - Lebensarchitektur e.V.

Start your future in the field of social work together with the life architecture e.V. and the IU International University (IU). In dual studies, you combine practical work in the company with courses on two days a week on campus. Interactive teaching materials help you to deepen your knowledge.

Lebensarchitektur e. V. is a non-profit institution of child and youth assistance with offers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Hesse. The association was founded by people who grew up in institutions of child and youth aid. The focus is on a family-oriented and value-estimating pedagogy without stigmatization, education, social participation and active participation of young people. For the Marburg-Biedenkopf site, Lebensarchitektur e. V. seeks you as a dual student.

Become part of our team and start with us on October 1, 2026.

At the practical partner - Lebensarchitektur e.V.: You don't have to pay tuition fees – we take care of this from the life architecture for you! You receive an additional fee from us between 300 - 400 Euro You work with motivated and competent colleagues: You have development and training opportunities You can participate in our team events You have the opportunity to take responsibility and accompany young people sustainably At the IU - Campus Bielefeld: A state-approved study, with practical content and the degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Your study advice, study guides and teachers support you at any time and you learn in small groups You have the option to apply for BAföG Ideal career prospects await you through practical teaching You benefit from attractive discounts at UNiDAYS, Spotify, 25hours hotels and other IU partners

You accompany boys from 10 years of age in challenging situations of life until self-employment and help them develop new perspectives for their everyday life You support young people to pursue their personal goals and become increasingly independent You plan educational leisure, education and everyday offers and implement your own ideas You strengthen the social participation, participation and personal development of children and young people You strengthen the social participation, participation and personal development of children and young people You support school and organizational tasks as well as the design of everyday life You work trustfully with your colleague: women, relatives and other references You get insights into different areas of child and youth help and can apply your knowledge from your studies directly in practice

Start your studies at the IU with (special) abitur, a qualified professional degree or as a national. Technicians:in/operator:in You can prove German skills according to language level B2 You enjoy working with children and adolescents and meet them open, respectful and at eye level You are reliable, empathic and like to join a dedicated team You are interested in a family-oriented pedagogy based on co-determination, participation and individual development opportunities You work responsibly and are ready to develop yourself personally and professionally You bring patience, empathy and openness to different life stories and cultures with Career prospects: After your successful degree, there are good prospects for further cooperation, depending on your needs and personal development.

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