The merger of the Institutes of Social Work, Health, Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching and Education Sciences in one faculty offers many approaches for research opportunities and doctoral studies.

In particular, the interdisciplinary Graduate College "Professionalization of Health and Social Professions in the Context of Social Transformation Processes" is a special feature of the faculty and offers many opportunities for cooperation and learning.

Current research topics of the faculty are located in the areas of health and care or in the social effects of structural and demographic change. At the same time, knowledge transfer and cooperations offer opportunities to support municipalities, social agencies and companies and the health care system in adapting to the changing social situation.