Educational Science – Management and Research in the Education System
Degree Profile
Course Details
Education Science - Management and research in the education system combines in-depth knowledge in educational science with new approaches to market-oriented and sustainable pedagogy. They analyse current social problem areas and reflect on their consequences for educational science activities.
Among other things, they acquire knowledge:
- in the management of educational processes and structures
- in the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects
It combines educational theories with empirical methods. You will acquire competences in the areas of leadership, methods and communication and will be able to work in public and private institutions of the extracurricular education and science.
Job & Career Perspectives
Our graduates* work in the following coordinating and leading professional fields:
- in extracurricular educational institutions
- in special education or social education institutions
- for training providers in the field of initial and continuing vocational education and training
- in adult education
- in facilities for children and youth media
- in educational technology companies
Education Science in Detail
Structure of the study programme
The study program in Education Science - Management and research in the education system - comprises 120 credit points (LP) and is divided into a three-semester study phase (90 LP) and a semester for writing the Master's thesis (30 LP).
It includes the following 8 compulsory modules:
- Module A: Education science, pedagogy and reforms in the education system
- Module B: Methods of educational research and evaluation
- Module C: Fields of Work and Research in Education Science
- Module D: Education monitoring, management and financing
- Module E: Personnel development and law in the education system
- Module F: Current issues in educational science
- Module G: Professional field module - Internship
- Module XX: Final module, for writing the master thesis
Examination regulations
Examination regulations for the Master's programme in Education Science
Study abroad
A semester abroad in an English-speaking country is strongly recommended. The International Office will be happy to assist you in organizing your stay abroad.
Admissions qualification
- a relevant Bachelor's, Master's or Diploma degree with a scope of 60 credit points in Education Sciences, comparable to the Bachelor's minor in Education Sciences at the University of Erfurt, and a final grade of 2.0 or better
or
- the completion of a non-relevant course of study of at least 6 semesters and with an above-average result (2.0 or better) and proof of two years of relevant professional experience in at least one of the fields of work and research of the Master's programme
Fields of work and research:
- Education Research
- Vocational training
- General Educational Science
- Social Pedagogy
- Special Education
- School Pedagogy
- Media for children
Language requirements
At the beginning of the studies:
- German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
- English: Reading and listening comprehension at level C1
Until the end of the studies:
- Knowledge of a foreign language in a language at least at level B1
Language skills of a similar nature in other languages may also be recognised on request. Students whose native language is not German or English may also choose German or English as a foreign language. In these cases, level C1 must be proven in all sub-areas.
Language Center
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
International applicants
International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):
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Application
The recommended application period for the Master's programme Education Science is from 1 January to 15 September for the winter semester. *)
*) As it is necessary to allow time to assess the entry requirements, it is recommended that applications for all Master’s programmes be submitted, where possible, by 15 July for the winter semester, so that, in the event of admission, enrolment can take place in good time before the start of the semester.
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