MA Educational Research at Freie Universität Berlin

Entry requirements

A professionally qualifying German or equivalent foreign university degree with an educational science or educational research component of at least 60 credit points (ECTS) or a university degree in educational science, political science, psychology, or sociology also qualifies. Applicants must have earned at the minimum 15 credit points in empirical research methods, of which no less than 9 credit points must be in quantitative procedures, proven in their degree. Applicants who have obtained their degree from a foreign university or an equivalent institution must provide proof of German language skills. This can be done by passing the German language examination (DSH) to qualify for university entrance or by providing evidence of an equivalent level of German knowledge in accordance with the regulations for the German language examination (DSH) for foreign applicants at Freie Universität Berlin. Among other factors, there are following selection criteria: Depending on the grade average achieved in the previous study program shown on the degree certificate, applicants will be awarded up to 90 selection points. Furthermore, up to 25 selection points granted as follows: Once-off, 10 selection points for proof of study and examination achievements of at least 20 credit points in the field of empirical research methods And As far as the university degree being obtained in the subject's psychology, sociology or political science: once-off 15 selection points awarded for the proof of study and examination achievements in the amount of at least 10 credit points, in which applicants have examined educational topics Or if the previous university degree was obtained as part of a course of study with an educational science or educational research component of at least 60 CP or in the subject of educational science: 15 selection points are granted one time only for the proof of study and examination achievements of at least 10 credit points in the field of educational diagnostics. Further information can be found in the regulations on allocation of study placement for the master’s program educational research.