MA Educational Science at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Programme overview

The Master's programme in Educational Science pursues the educational goal of a second degree in educational science with a content-related focus on educational processes in the context of social diversity as well as continuing education and organisational development. The primarily research-oriented degree programme builds on disciplinary qualifying BA degrees and offers the opportunity to deepen and expand acquired subject-specific and methodological qualifications and competences.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Career pathways

The MA degree prepares students both professionally and methodologically for academic activities and further academic qualification (doctorate) as well as for highly qualified professional activities in the non-academic sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Proof of a higher education diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree with more than average performance (examination grade at least 2.4). For international applicants, a proof of German language proficiency must be provided (DSH level 2, TestDaf 4x4, ZOP or equivalent). Admission restriction: Restricted admission for some subjects. Without admission restriction The application documents include a curriculum vitae in tabular form and a letter of motivation in which applicants should introduce themselves as a person and justify their motivation to study. Application deadlines: Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (apply directly to OVGU): 15. September; Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate (via uni-assist): 15. July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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