Care/guardianship/fosterage

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University Berlin School of Economics and Law
Degree Master of Laws

Degree Master of Laws, LL.M.
Study Type Second cycle
Mode of admission without admission restriction
Deadline for Beginning Students Eine Bewerbung für den Masterstudiengang Betreuung / Vormundschaft/ Pflegschaft ist ganzjährig für den Studienstart am 01. April möglich.
Standard period of study (amount) 4 semesters
Study Mode (elucidation) distance studies; part time; part time degree programmes for professionals
Location (main / branches campus) Berlin
Admission semester summer semester
Subject

Das Jurisprudence, Legal gehört zum Studienbereiche Law der Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.
Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Law.
Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.
Jurisprudence, Legal
Areas of Concentration Asset Management, Civil Law, Estate Law, Family Law, Guardianship Law, Principles of Psychology, Social Law, Typical illnesses and types of handicaps

Field of study
- Target group Our graduates are sought-after professionals in various fields in which social responsibility and support of people are the focus. In particular, they work as professional supervisors, guardians and also in the field of legal guardianship as supplementary, absentee or estate administrators or as guardians for unknown parties. The degree course is also aimed at all those who already work in the field of legal representation of people or who would like to work in this field. This includes social pedagogues, social workers, volunteer supervisors, educators and lawyers and offers them the opportunity to specialise.
- kind of Master course according to the KMK providing further education
- Main instruction language German
- Digital teaching and learning units E-Learning, Blended Learning
- Course Website
- Link to the programme in the Accreditation Council database
Access and Admission Requirements
- Mode of admission without admission restriction
- Admission semester summer semester
- Completed university study of six semesters, preferably in the fields of Law, Social Science and Economics at a higher education institution within the jurisdiction of the German Constitution (Grundgesetz) or a foreign university recognised as being equivalent
  e.g.: Bachelor degrees, Diploma degrees (University of Applied Sciences), completed University (of Applied Sciences) courses to qualify for higher civil service level (administration of justice, administration, foreign affairs, finances)
  In addition, it is also possible for prospective students without a certificate of academic degree to complete this Master's degree course. The following requirements must be met for this: Proof of completed vocational training and at least five years of relevant professional experience (note: an entrance examination must also be taken).
  more information regarding admission requirements
- Completion of first university degree Abschlussprüfung
Programme Dates and Deadlines
- Sommersemester 2025
- - Lecture period
  - 01.04.2025 — 31.07.2025
    Bei den dualen und weiterbildenden Studiengängen teilweise ganzjähriger Studienbetrieb.
  - Deadlines for Germans and Inhabitants
    Beginning Students
    
    Eine Bewerbung für den Masterstudiengang Betreuung / Vormundschaft/ Pflegschaft ist ganzjährig für den Studienstart am 01. April möglich.
  - Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
    Bewerbungsfrist EU-Ausländer Eine Bewerbung für den Masterstudiengang Betreuung / Vormundschaft/ Pflegschaft ist ganzjährig für den Studienstart am 01. April möglich.
  - Deadlines for International Students from Countries that are not EU Members
    Bewerbungsfrist Nicht-EU-Ausländer Eine Bewerbung für den Masterstudiengang Betreuung / Vormundschaft/ Pflegschaft ist ganzjährig für den Studienstart am 01. April möglich.
Tuition Fee
- Tuition fee 9.170 EUR / gesamt
  more information regarding tuition fees
- Annotation to the tuition fee Total costs: EUR 9,170 (plus administration fees)
Contact / contact person
- International Students and applicants are kindly requested to contact the International Office:
- International Office
- Street address Badensche Straße 52, 10825 Berlin
- Phone 030 30877-1362
- Fax 030 30877-1269
- intstudy(at)hwr-berlin.de
- Internetpage of the institution
- Contact / contact person for this program
- Bezeichnung Kontaktstelle Fachbereich Rechtspflege
- Contact person Monika Timm
- Street address Alt-Friedrichsfelde 60, 10315 Berlin
- Phone 030 / 30877-2714
- Fax 030 / 30877-2919
- bvp(at)hwr-berlin.de
- Allgemeine Studienberatung
- Street address Badensche Straße 52, 10825 Berlin
- Phone 030 30877-1919
- studienberatung(at)hwr-berlin.de
- Internetpage of the institution
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About us

The HWR Berlin is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Germany’s capital city. The university is distinguished by a clear focus on providing academic education strongly linked to real world skills, an intensive and diverse programme of research, high quality standards and a strong international approach. Our portfolio of programmes covers private and public sector business and economics, administration, law, security management and engineering. The HWR Berlin has always regarded an international approach as an integral part of its vision and a key element in its higher education programmes and research. We have numerous partnerships with universities around the world.

one of the largest institutions of higher education in Germany’s capital city

has always regarded an international approach as an integral part of its vision and a key element in its higher education programmes and research

A practice-oriented approach

At the HWR Berlin, our approach to academic education is strongly informed by the latest research and aligned with real world skills. Working on the foundation of modern teaching methods, constant quality assurance and quality development, we foster a significant practical application of skills in cooperation with our partners in the business, administrative and legal sectors, and in non-profit organisations and associations. The link between academic theory and applied skills is especially close in the cooperative study programmes, which represent a core element in our portfolio. We foster the ability to seek and engage in dialogue, teamwork, intercultural awareness, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and an innovative approach to problem solving.

working on the foundation of modern teaching methods, constant quality assurance and quality development

the link between academic theory and applied skills is especially close in the cooperative study programmes

Diverse Research

Conducting high-level research with a focus on its applicability, researchers at the HWR Berlin work in five departments, eight internal research Institutes and six An-Institutes conducting research into topics pertaining to Economics and the Social Sciences, the Administrative Sciences, Engineering and Law. A multi-disciplinary research concept promotes the development of shared research foci. The university also maintains an internal programme of research funding. The HWR Berlin is a member of the Institut für angewandte Forschung Berlin e. V. (IFAF).

conducting high-level research with a focus on its applicability

is a member of the Institut für angewandte Forschung Berlin e. V. (IFAF)

International Focus

Our international focus is an integral component of our institutional philosophy and informs every aspect of our teaching and research programme. Currently maintaining over 180 active partnerships with institutions of higher education on every continent, we are continually seeking to expand and reinforce existing programmes of co-operation. The HWR Berlin is also a member in the “Alliance for Excellence” (UAS7) an association of seven German institutions of Higher Education dedicated to quality and internationality and working to extend joint research undertakings and develop shared research strategies.

currently maintaining over 180 active partnerships with institutions of higher education on every continent

is a member in the “Alliance for Excellence” (UAS7)