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MA Empirical Educational Research (Empirische Bildungsforschung) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's on learning and development processes, educational success and the role of education in societal questions, from early childhood to adulthood.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Interdisciplinary foundation module, modules on educational theory, research and practice (including digitalisation and sustainability), advanced quantitative research methods, a research project, career exploration and the thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates can analyse educational processes with sound methods and evaluate research findings for research and educational fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is restricted. Selection if oversubscribed uses the grade of the first degree (75 per cent) and a written statement of motivation in German (25 per cent). Application period: 01.05. to 15.06..

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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