MA Educational Science at TU Dortmund University

The Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Science is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. Students work with topics such as theoretical and societal foundations of education and upbringing; analysis of educational systems and organizations; research methodology training—intensive instruction in qualitative and quantitative methods.

Faculty: Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology  |  Department: Educational Sciences and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include theoretical and societal foundations of education and upbringing; analysis of educational systems and organizations; research methodology training—intensive instruction in qualitative and quantitative methods; profile-oriented project modules—choice of a specialization involving independent implementation of research projects. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. The following specializations are offered in this Master's degree program: Anthropology and Philosophy of Education Vocational and Work based Education and Training Empirical Educational Research Social Work ​/​TU Dortmund

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in educational and research institutions; in educational management and quality development; in institutions of social pedagogy, child and youth services, or early childhood education; in continuing and adult education; in educational policy consulting and administration. Typical roles include education officer/education coordinator.

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