MA Educational Science ‐ Social Pedagogy / Social Management at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Educational Science - Social Pedagogy / Social Management is interdisciplinary and focuses on education both in the context of the social sciences and the study of the nation-state. Students will acquire profound knowledge of theories and models relevant to social pedagogy and of issues in social pedagogy and social management.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: Institute of Educational Science | 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

This programme includes nine required courses. For the full list, please see the German description. Also, students must choose an area of specialization in which 10 credits are to be earned in one of the following areas: Law; Business and economics; Psychology; Political science; Sociology.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for high-level positions or may choose to earn a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need an undergraduate degree in Educational Science or an equivalent undergraduate degree from Germany or abroad. Admission to the programme is based on academic qualification. Such qualification is to be proved by basic knowledge in social sciences (Educational Science, Sociology, Social Pedagogy et cetera) of at least 70 credits (ECTS) or equivalent, obtained during undergraduate programmes or by internships, relevant work experience or professional training. Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiencies: proficiency in a modern foreign language 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); In addition, language proficiency in a further modern language is recommended.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6265/m-a-educational-science-social-pedagogy-social-management#studies_text_application

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