MA Art Education at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

The Master’s degree programm in Art Education focuses on art education at the interface between art and education. The course enables students to develop a reflective and scientifically sound attitude towards artistic work in educational contexts. Art education theories, educational practice and research aim to deepen students‘ understanding of the learning and development potential of artistic activity in cultural, art and museum education contexts.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s in Art Education has a scope of 120 ECTS and is made up of different module groups:; Art Education (40 ECTS); Pedagogy (10 ECTS); Research Methods (10 ECTS); Compulsory elective area (20 ECTS); Master’s thesis (30 ECTS); For more information on the module content, see HERE

Career pathways

The Master’s in Art Education opens up different perspectives in the professional fields of art education and related areas. Art educators work in a wide range of areas that go far beyond the traditional school sector.

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