Hochschule Merseburg, University of Applied Sciences (Faculty of Social Work, Media, Culture)
Merseburg, GermanyPOTENTIAL – not yet offered / not confirmed
🟡 Small summer-only English offer (7 short Bachelor courses, 2.5 credits each); descriptions mostly generic
Students from this partner already study with us. 7 students from Hochschule Merseburg, University of Applied Sciences (Faculty of Social Work, Media, Culture) came to the HMU Department of Social Work on Erasmus+ (2023/2024 to 2026/2027), so the two programmes already work together in one direction. This page looks at the other direction: what HMU Social Work students could take there.
English-taught programme: The International page lists 7 Social Work, Media, Culture (SMK) courses taught with 'Communication in English', all Bachelor level, summer semester only, 2.5 credits each, assessed by presentation and essay. Core social work modules are taught in German; only course titles are published (six of seven have a generic description), so the mappings below are based on titles and are tentative. The page gives 'credits', not confirmed ECTS, and no course codes. Departmental coordinator: Prof. Dr. Frederik Poppe. Incoming exchange contact: international.office@hs-merseburg.de.
Potential matches only. No HMU Social Work student has studied at this partner yet, so there are no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Social Work study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feminism 101 (Esther Stahl) (2.5) Bachelor, summer semester; introduces feminist concepts, history and contemporary movements. Taught with Communication in English. | → | Gender and Equality Issues Ζητήματα Φύλου και Ισότητας (4) | strong | S |
| Educational Systems and Inequality (Prof. Dr. Annemarie Matthies) (2.5) Bachelor, summer semester; title-based match only, generic description published. Possible alternative: 23 School Social Work. | → | Social Inequalities, Poverty and Social Exclusion Κοινωνικές Ανισότητες, Φτώχεια και Κοινωνικός Αποκλεισμός (4) | likely | S |
| Artists in Need of Assistance – Outsider Art and Inclusion (Prof. Dr. Frederik Poppe) (2.5) Bachelor, summer semester; title-based match (art and inclusion), generic description. Alternative: 51 Disability and Social Work. | → | Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art Κοινωνική Εργασία με Ομάδες – Δημιουργική έκφραση & Τέχνη (6) | weak | S |
| Shared Heritage (Prof. Dr. Christiane Dätsch) (2.5) Bachelor, summer semester; title-based match only, no description published. | → | Culture and Social Development Πολιτισμός και Κοινωνική Ανάπτυξη (4) | weak | S |
| The Bright and the Dark Side of Empathy (Prof. Dr. Lisa Schmalzried) (2.5) Bachelor, summer semester; title-based match (psychological topic), no description published. Alternative: 47 Positive Psychology. | → | Social Psychology Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία (6) | weak | S |
| Self-Reflection: Understanding Your Professional Journey (Josephiene Kursawe) (2.5) Bachelor, summer semester; weak title-based match (professional identity and values), no description published. | → | Social Work Ethics Δεοντολογία Κοινωνικής Εργασίας (6) | weak | S |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. It can change year to year, so confirm with the coordinator. “-” = term not published.
Sources: HS Merseburg International / incoming exchange students and Courses in English · Same page, Courses in English section