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MA Erziehungswissenschaft (Educational Science) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master analysing goals, tasks and methods of education and how education is shaped in different contexts and with what effects.

Faculty: Fachbereich 02 - Sozialwissenschaften, Medien und Sport  |  Department: Institut für Erziehungswissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

All specialisations share the same structure: two general educational-science modules for all, followed by modules three to nine with specialisation content.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree in Educational Science or a related subject or a similar degree (for example a programme with at least 60 credit points in educational science or a teacher-training degree). German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 1 September; summer semester: early October to 1 March. Earlier deadlines apply when combined with a restricted-admission subject.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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