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MA Begabungsforschung und Kompetenzentwicklung (Giftedness Research and Competence Development) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Non-consecutive master's programme, unique in Germany, addressing giftedness and competence as central concepts in current education debates between promoting achievement and enabling participation.

Faculty: Erziehungswissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Bildungswissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Full-time, on-campus programme of 12 structured modules over four semesters, with internationalisation and close coordination with other master's programmes.

Career pathways

No single target occupation; students develop their own specialisation, from academic research to other educational fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree or Berufsakademie degree (e.g. bachelor's, teacher-training, Diplom or Magister programme); English at CEFR B2. The faculty checks the requirements and issues a decision. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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