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MA Sozialpädagogik at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master programme in social pedagogy qualifying graduates to handle complex tasks using social-pedagogical, educational and social-science knowledge, for academic and non-academic fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Educational Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option); German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Besides advanced knowledge of empirical social research, covers social pedagogy theory and historical and social foundations.

Career pathways

Science, teaching and research (university and non-university); management roles in social-work institutions and administration at public and independent providers; planning and organisation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first professional degree recognised in Germany in social pedagogy, social work or social welfare; broad knowledge in professional and disciplinary theory of social pedagogy, foundations of educational science and empirical research methods; a 450-hour internship or practical module (at least 15 credit points) completed within the prior degree. Numerus clausus: no, but an aptitude assessment procedure is required. Application deadlines for the first subject semester (German applicants and Bildungsinländer): Aptitude assessment request period: 1 June – 15 July; Application period for study: 1 June – 15 September. International applicants: Aptitude assessment request period: 1 April – 15 July (für EU-Bewerber:innen); 1 April – 31 May (für Nicht-EU-Bewerber:innen); Application period non-EU applicants: 1 April – 15 July; Application period EU applicants: 1 April – 15 September (with proof of German for study); 1 April – 15 July (without proof of German for study). Application is made online through the TU Dresden application portal.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time

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