MA Education ‐ Culture ‐ Anthropology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The programme of the Master of Arts in Education - Culture - Anthropology focuses on education on the one hand and interdisciplinary nature on the other, combining German studies, Cultural studies, Theology, Sociology, Ancient studies and Political Science with the study of education.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: Institute of Education and Culture | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

The programme is closely connected to the research centre 'Laboratorium Aufklärung' the 'Kolleg Globale Bildung' and the network 'World Education Fellowship Germany/Jena - Research and Development' and others. Aside from courses with small student numbers (no more than 30 students), a course-specific internship is an integral part of the programme curriculum.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are qualified for positions requiring the analysis, critique and creation of concepts of education, culture and anthropology. In addition to research projects on education, graduates may seek positions in the field of cultural and social education. Another option is to earn a PhD, such as at the "Laboratory of the Enlightenment" research centre or the “Kolleg Globale Bildung".

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS credits) in social sciences, humanities or theology or you must have passed the first state examination for secondary school teachers (lower or upper secondary level). Your CGPA should be 2,2 or better. If you don’t meet the required grade, your letter of motivation and/or CV may indicate your suitability for the programme. Where necessary, selection interviews may be held. Whether you are suited for the programme, will be decided by the selection committee of the master’s programme. Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiencies: English language proficiency at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6240/m-a-education-culture-anthropology#studies_text_application

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