Educational Science
FsB vom 18.03.2026, gültig ab Wintersemester 2026/27
The MA in Educational Science offers an academically rigorous and practice-oriented advanced study of pedagogical questions. Throughout the programme, key issues in educational science are central, in particular the analysis and reflection of educational processes in the context of societal relations of difference and crises.
A core feature of the degree is individual profile development. Students combine two focus areas from a broad range of options (counselling, adult and continuing education, inclusive education, childhood and youth research, social work, media education), thereby setting their own academic emphases. In addition, a substantial professionalisation project provides scope for independent research- and/or practice-oriented in-depth study.
The programme strengthens theoretical reflection, methodological competences and professional practice. Graduates are thus equally qualified for roles in pedagogical practice as well as in social-scientific research.
The courses
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Formalities / Important information
Course start
Course start
Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.
Length and scope of studies
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time can be found on the following webpage.
The studies Educational Science comprise 120 credit points.
Access requirements
Access requirements
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.
Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on required language skills
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Application, admission and enrolment 1
Application, admission and enrolment
The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.
As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.
Step by step to a Master programme without NC
To the application portal
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Further links
Further links
Internet pages of the subject Educational Science
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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Show all course versions List of modules (study content) Programme of lectures (eKVV) Examination and Study Regulations for the Master's Programme Subject-specific regulations (PDF) Quality report Educational Science (PDF)All contact persons for the subject:
Student Counselling Service Academic Student Counselling Service Examination Office Contact Point for Credit Recognition Persons responsible for modules
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