BA Vocational Education (combination/minor subject) at University of Stuttgart

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Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

In the first two semesters, you establish a foundation of methodological and disciplinary knowledge through required basic and core modules, laying a solid groundwork in vocational education. These include, among others, Introduction to vocational pedagogy, organisation of vocational education, research methodology, and psychological foundations of learning and work. The core of the programme consists of advanced seminars in the areas of didactics and the organisation of vocational education, designed to deepen the foundational knowledge acquired.

Career pathways

Graduates have a wide range of careers to choose from, which usually depend on the specialisations chosen during their studies and their minor subjects. Especially in vocational education and training and human resource management, graduates often find work in areas that combine exciting and creative tasks with excellent career prospects, thanks to the growing demand for employee development in companies.

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