MA Educational Science (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Educational Science at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Master (combined with a second subject) programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it offers the option of continuing both B.A. degree courses, or to test the combination with a non-consecutive course like Gender Studies. It thus paves the way for an alternative career choice.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Pedagogical Anthropology; Philosophy of Education; Organisational Psychology and Sociology; Teaching and Learning Research; Sociology and History of Education; Internationally Comparative Educational Research.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in adult and continuing education; in individual-related/social services; in organisation-related services; in non-pedagogical fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: good B.A. degree Educational science; a strong research drive and motivation. Suited for graduates of: Educational Science and/or the respective Bachelor of Arts courses (Minor degree).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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