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BA Pädagogik (Education), Single-Subject Bachelor at University of Oldenburg

University of Oldenburg, Germany

Programme overview

Education degree that gives scientific qualification at university level through theory- and practice-linked teaching, leading to competent action in educational fields and theory-based reflection on educational contexts. It does not award state recognition as a social worker/social pedagogue.

Faculty: Faculty of Education and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Six semesters, 180 CP: subject-specific part 120 CP, plus professionalisation modules (30 CP), a practice module (15 CP) and the bachelor thesis (15 CP). The first year has the four modules of the basic curriculum, followed by a four-semester advanced curriculum with a choice of four specialisations: diversity-conscious social pedagogy, rehabilitation education, migration education, and education management and media didactics.

Career pathways

The bachelor opens the way to professional work and a master programme, in a wide range of educational fields such as early childhood education facilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted entrance qualification, Fachhochschulreife for the relevant field, Z-examination (aptitude test) or vocational qualification. Admission-restricted (local selection procedure). Application deadlines: winter semester 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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