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BA Educational Science, Focus on Social Pedagogy at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany

Programme overview

The program provides scientifically grounded and practice-oriented competencies for analyzing and shaping educational and social processes. It aims to empower students to reflect on and implement (social) pedagogical concepts and to develop a critical and diversity-sensitive professional attitude.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Career pathways

Child and youth work; Social work and school social work; Counseling and educational management; Adult education and continuing education; Human resources development and educational administration; Research and academic further qualification

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Application information

Entry requirements

General university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognized qualification. For international applicants, a proof of German language proficiency must be provided (DSH level 2, TestDaf 4x4, ZOP or equivalent). No admission restriction (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur) (apply directly to OVGU): 15 September; Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate (via uni-assist): 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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