Bachelor en Sciences sociales et éducatives
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Bachelor en Sciences Sociales et Éducatives aims to train generalists in social intervention (social pedagogy, social work).
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities The Bachelor en Sciences Sociales et Éducatives prepares students for a career in the field of social work as well as for management and leadership positions in social or educational institutions. In Luxembourg, the degree gives students access to the regulated profession of “assistant∙e social∙e”. Students can also continue their studies with a Master’s degree and direct their career towards research and teaching. More info Download the flyer Objectives Learning outcomes At the end of the programme students are able to analyse social challenges in different phases of the life course and in relation to different institutional contexts of social and educational work; explain the relationships between the individual, the group and society in their multidimensionality; use social and educational research methods to study scientific issues; critically discuss the societal function of social intervention (contradictions, tensions, issues); design and implement social and educational programmes or projects at different levels, for different target groups and in relation to different stages of the life course; apply fundamental ethical principles in the conduct of social and educational interventions: human dignity, respect, participation, equal opportunities. Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The Bachelor en Sciences Sociales et Éducatives is a 3-year programme (6 full semesters or 12 part-time semesters, 180 ECTS). Classes are taught in French and German. The curriculum consists of mandatory and optional courses with compulsory elective courses from which students choose thematic priorities. Students must complete a mandatory semester abroad, 2 internships and a bachelor thesis. Admissions Academic Contents Semestre 1 Semestre 1 Semestre 2 Semestre 3 Semestre 5 Semestre 6 Course offer for Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) BSSE-M-1.01 Geschichte der Sozialen Arbeit ECTS credits: 3 Course code: BPSSE-210 Course title: BSSE-M-1.01 Geschichte der Sozialen Arbeit Number of ECTS: 3 Course code: BPSSE-210 Module(s): Module 1 : Contextes et cadres de l'intervention sociale Language: DE, FR Mandatory: Yes Nach Abschluss dieses Kurses sind die TeilnehmerInnen in der Lage:Zentrale Logiken und Charakteristika der drei untersuchten Interventionsformate zu erläutern und in Bezug auf historische Momente anhand von Texten zu verbeispielenKritiken und Alternativkonzepte in Bezug auf die Formate zu erläutern und zu verbeispielenDie Entwicklung der sozialen Berufe ausgehend vom Beispiel Luxemburgs zu beschreibenInterventionsformate in der Gegenwart zu erkennen und sich mit Bezug auf historische Texte reflexiv dazu zu positionieren In diesem Modul erarbeiten wir einen Zugang zur Geschichte professioneller sozialer Interventionen einerseits aus der Perspektive von charakteristischen, bis heute bestehenden “Interventions-Formaten” sowie der Entwicklung der Professionen für diese sozialen Interventionen. Dies geschieht, andererseits, immer mit konktetem Bezug zum luxemburgischen Kontext sowie zu seinen Nachbarländern Deutschland, Frankreich und auch Belgien.Die “Interventionsformate” sind:“anstaltsförmige” oder “stationäre” Interventionen“ambulante” Interventionen, die zum Beispiel am Wohn- oder Arbeitsort eines “Nutzers”, z.B. einer Familie, stattfinden“administrative”
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 180 ECTS Duration: 3 years / 6 sem Teaching languages: DE + FR + EN Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 29 Apr 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6) Format: Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed) Specific information for this programme Requirements Luxembourgish “Diplôme de fin d’études,secondaires classiques, générales ou techniques” or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Ministry of National Education of Luxembourg. C1 German and French certificate, B2 English certificate More information on proof of language skills In addition to the documents required for the enrolment at the University of Luxembourg, students need to submit the following documents: a detailed CV showing your educational background (secondary education, any higher education, further education, etc.), your professional background (internships, student jobs, employment) and your social, cultural and sporting involvement. written either in German or in French a letter of motivation in French OR German a summary table referencing all your supporting documents in order to facilitate their processing the transcripts of the last 3 years of secondary school (lycée) Selection procedure & criteria 2026 Complete applications will be evaluated by an admissions committee.After an initial selection based on the application, shortlisted candidates will be invited in mid-June to discuss social and educational topics based on texts that will be sent to them with the invitation email.Failure to attend the interview will result in automatic rejection of the application.The 80 best applications receive an offer of admission. About 15 applications are placed on a waiting list. mid-July to late Augus
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 29 Apr 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6
- Start Date September
- Language English / French / German
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
