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MA Weiterbildung und Organisationsentwicklung at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master programme qualifying students for adult and continuing education (vocational, in-company and general public-interest) and for organisational development, preferably in continuing-education institutions and departments.

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

Modular programme with ten modules including a professional practice module (internship), plus the Master thesis and defence, totalling 120 credit points.

Career pathways

Entry into research and practice at universities, non-university research institutes, and public and private education and training providers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first professional degree recognised in Germany in educational science or a related programme; proof of special aptitude: two coursework results graded at least good in two of four relevant areas (empirical research methods, organisational development, adult and continuing education, lifelong learning and education systems), or alternative proof under the aptitude assessment regulations. 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: Application period non-EU applicants: 1 April – 31 May; Application period EU applicants: 1 April – 15 July. 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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