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Master

Educational Science

Summary

Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Standard program duration
4 semesters
Start of studies
Winter semester
Summer semester
Language
German
Admission
admission-free (no NC)
Enrollment requirements

Overview enrollment requirements

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Overview

The M.A. in Educational Science is a research-based Master’s degree program which prepares students for senior positions in various professional fields in education and for doctoral studies in the educational sciences.

It comprises a foundation program and a project-based specialization, which is linked to a parallel research internship. The foundation program is concerned with knowledge resources, theories and research methods in educational science, which should serve as a knowledge base for reflection and evaluation, in order to illuminate the interrelationships of education in different contexts and from different perspectives.

Students can choose their specialization from four project themes:

  • Educational Theory and Educational Research
  • Social Work
  • Empirical Educational Research and Quality Management
  • Education and Employment

Work in the chosen project is closely dovetailed with tutorials and students’ own research. This research feeds into the Master’s thesis.

Skills and knowledge

Prerequisite for the Master’s Degree Program in Educational Science is a relevant Bachelor’s degree from the Department of Education, Psychology and Sociology of TU Dortmund University or another degree recognized as equivalent from another university.

The following apply:

  • Applicants holding a B.A. in Educational Research from TU Dortmund University need only to submit an application for a change of study program (this is conditional on a Bachelor’s degree with a final cumulative grade of at least “Good” (2.5)).

Applicants from other universities apply for enrollment. The Department then checks their documents and they are notified by the Student Registration Office whether their application has been approved (subject to certain conditions if necessary) or rejected. 

Field of activity

The program prepares students for highly qualified positions in the following professional fields, for example:

  • Research institutions in the field of education and in the social sector
  • Vocational training and out-of-school learning
  • Organizational consulting for educational and social institutions
  • Analysis and concept development for social policy and educational policy programs
  • Quality assurance, evaluation and organization of educational institutions and social services