BachelorSocial sciences and psychology

International Social Work

HAN University of Applied Sciences · Arnhem · Netherlands

A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Arnhem.

Price€2,694–€9,320/ year · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS Academic 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 5 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

23 modules published

Across 2 years of study.

Where will you be?

8 semesters, one by one

Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.

Year 1
Semester 1Not stated
InternshipSemester not stated
Year 2
Semester 3Not stated
InternshipSemester not stated
Year 3
Year 3Not stated
Year 4
Year 4Not stated
InternshipYear known, semester not
How does study run?

6 lines through 2 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

What are all the subjects?

All 23 modules

Year 1 · 13 modules · all required · credits not published
Module

Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 10 modules · all required · credits not published
Module

Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
QualificationBachelor of Social Work⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusArnhem⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More internship than 2 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeInternational Social Work HAN21
Psychology (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) Portsmouth21
Psychology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth24
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration UB35
Psychology with Child Development BSc (Hons) UEL37
Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc (Hons) Portsmouth24
Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth24
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

Less society, ethics and law than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
43% here
9% typical

Less here than typical

Society, ethics and law
38% here
54% typical
Internship
5% here
9% typical
Research methods
5% here
8% typical

About the same as typical: languages and communication, data and computing, business and management, maths and foundations.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

More languages and communication 8% against 0% at most

This programme
Universitat de Barcelona

Year 2

More internship 10% against 0% at most

This programme
Universitat de Barcelona
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Internship
Where you'll study

Studying in Arnhem

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 164,096 in 2022
HousingRooms through partner residences⁠ · Room guaranteed for international studentsInferred
FacilitiesLibrary⁠
FoodCanteen⁠
SupportStudent clubs⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠

The rest of what we hold on HAN is on its page.

What it costs

At least €23,720 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €23,720 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2026/27€9,320
Living, the institution's estimate × 12€14,400

Not published: application fee, visa fee and insurance

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Every fee as the institution publishes it (4)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU/EEA citizens, sr2026/27€2,694 / year
TuitionEU/EEA citizens, sr2026/27€2,694 / year
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2026/27€9,320 / year
TuitionPrior degree: dutch institution2026/27€9,320 / year
What changes the price?

5 things that move it

×3.5
EU/EEA€2,694
non-EU€9,320
specific applicants€9,320

Your passport changes the rate.

€9,320

A previous degree changes the rate.

−€12,500

HAN NL Scholarship: 2,500 in each of semesters 1 and 2, then 2,500 per year for 3 years with at least 45 credits a year

−€5,000

HAN NL Scholarship: 2,500 in each of semesters 1 and 2

−€2,500

Honors Scholarship: no application; selected after first semester

Is that expensive?

Cheaper than most

Among 57 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €9,320

Costs more than 1 of 56 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €23,364.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 57, cheapest first
International Relations and European Politics (Masarykova univerzita)2026/27≈ €3,500
This programme2026/27≈ €9,320
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Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Universidad Nebrija)2026/27≈ €11,920
Psychology Degree (Universidad Europea de Madrid)2026/27≈ €12,540
Psychology (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €12,652
Public Administration (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €12,652
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Performance (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Social Sciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Business Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Criminology and Criminal Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Health and Social Care, BA Hons (Top-up) (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Politics and International Relations, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology with Counselling, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Social Work, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Sociology and Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Sociology, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
BSc (Hons) Psychology (University of Sunderland)2027/28≈ €22,166
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Development with Sociology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations with History BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations with International Development BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Politics BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Social Work BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Sociology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
International Relations (BA) (Webster Vienna Private University)2026/27≈ €24,068
Psychology (BSc) (Webster Vienna Private University)2026/27≈ €24,068
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Top up BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Gestalt Counselling (Top-up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Integrative Counselling Top-up BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Person Centred Counselling (Top-up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Bachelor in International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Bachelor in Political Science (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Dual Bachelor Degree in Economics & International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €31,800
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
And the whole degree?

≈ €37,280

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Apply by 1 May 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
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Every date (2 dates)
May 2027
  • Application deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizens
Aug 2027
  • Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall6 tests accepted
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 6 accepted proofs
Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English
IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0
LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English
Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English
TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80
TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyUnknown
  2. 2
    Prove your languageCambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English⁠
    +5 more
    • IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0⁠
    • LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English⁠
    • Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English⁠
    • TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80⁠
    • TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyLink: https://www.studielink.nl · Route: Studielink⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    Deadline1 May 2027 · Application · Intake: September · 2027 · System: StudielinkInferred
    +1 more
    • 15 Aug 2027 · Application · Intake: September · 2027 · System: StudielinkInferred
  8. 8
    StartUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, all countries

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeInternational Social Work HANSimilarPsychology (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarPsychology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth
Price€9,320 / year · 2026/27£19,500 / year · 2027/28£19,500 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date1 Sep 2027Not publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

UBSpain

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration

Grado en Ciencia Política y de la AdministraciónTranslated

€17.69 / credit · 2026/27 · all nationalities

56% society, ethics and law · 17% business and management

BachelorThesisSpecialisationsCatalanSpanish

UEL · LondonUnited Kingdom

Psychology with Child Development BSc (Hons)

£10,050 / year · 2027/28 · UK home students ≈ €12,042

65% society, ethics and law · 8% research methods

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€23,364

50% society, ethics and law · 17% internship

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€23,364

54% society, ethics and law · 17% internship

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
Where this comes from

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Why trust this page?

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

International Social Work is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem, Netherlands. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 23 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (38%), data and computing (5%) and internship (5%).

How much does International Social Work cost?

€9,320 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (EU/EEA citizens, sr: €2,694; Non-EU/EEA citizens: €9,320; Prior degree: dutch institution: €9,320).

When is the next deadline or start?

1 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

HAN University of Applied Sciences, Arnhem, Netherlands.

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Everything we hold

All 14 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
Start datesDate: 1 Sep 2027 · 2027⁠
Admission · 2 with values
How to applyLink: https://www.studielink.nl · Route: Studielink⁠
Language requirementCambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English⁠IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0⁠LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English⁠Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English⁠TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80⁠TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865⁠
Programme · 8 with values
CampusArnhem⁠
QualificationBachelor of Social Work⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
LocationArnhem⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

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