BA Educational Science at TU Dortmund University

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Educational Science is a 6-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. Students work with topics such as theories and history of education and upbringing; empirical research in education and socialization; sociological and psychological foundations.

Faculty: Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology  |  Department: Educational Sciences and Psychology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include theories and history of education and upbringing; empirical research in education and socialization; sociological and psychological foundations; didactics, counseling, and planning; practical orientation and research competence. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. Vocational and Work based Education and Training Empirical Educational Research Social Work ​/​TU Dortmund

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in local government, youth education centers, training institutions (e.g., adult education centers), state institutes, charities and church organizations; in research institutions; in (corporate/HR) consulting; in publishing houses, vocational training centers or corporate HR development departments. Typical roles include education officer or education manager.

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