Educational Science

Studienordnung vom 30.09.2016

Degree

Dr. der Philosophie (Dr. phil.)

Overview

Doctoral study programme
6 semesters
Winter semester & summer semester
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The doctoral study programme in Educational Science provides advanced knowledge and academic competences to enable doctoral researchers to work independently on research questions in educational science and pedagogy. Its aim is to prepare doctoral candidates for a successful doctorate and to support their academic development.

The structured PhD programme is agreed individually with the supervisors and takes into account prior knowledge as well as the respective doctoral research topic. Credits can be earned, among other things, through taught courses, conference contributions, publications, teaching activities or interdisciplinary skills training.

The programme supports academic qualification, active involvement in the scientific community, and exchange with academic peers.

The courses

Formalities / Important information

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Educational Science comprise 30 credit points.

Access requirements

Access to the doctoral programme requires an acceptance as a doctoral candidate and fulfilment of the access requirements according to the doctoral regulations of the respective faculty.

Application

As soon as you have been accepted as a doctoral candidate in accordance with the doctoral regulations, you can submit your application for enrolment. You are able to use the German ‘Einschreibehilfe’ [Enrolment assistant]. If you are already enrolled at Bielefeld University, you need to apply for a change of degree programme.

You can find further information on starting your doctorate at the Graduate Centre at Bielefeld University.

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 Master's programme in the Subject-specific regulations.

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 the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.

Internet pages of the subject Educational Science

Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):

Faculty of Educational Science with the courses offered