Educational Science Major Subject (Academic)
FsB vom 18.03.2026, gültig ab Wintersemester 2026/27
Overview
The BA major subject Educational Science provides thorough knowledge of education and socialisation, as well as training in social-scientific research methods.
Building on a broad disciplinary foundation, the degree programme enables individual specialisation. Students choose, according to their interests, from three professional fields:
• education in childhood,
• adult and continuing education,
• social work.
In this way, they qualify in a targeted manner for various pedagogical fields of practice. An integrated practise-oriented phase provides scope to apply theoretical knowledge and gain professional experience. The bachelor’s thesis must be written within the major subject. Working on a self-chosen topic, students bring together the competences they have acquired.
Students combine the major subject with a minor subject of their choice. In addition, the individual subsidiary subjects offer scope for further in-depth study in the chosen subjects or for insights into other disciplines.
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 6 semesters. Information on studying part time can be found on the following webpage.
The studies Major Subject (Academic) Educational Science comprise 120 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.
Access requirements
Access requirements
Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
Application, admission and enrolment 1
Application, admission and enrolment
The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.
Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC
To the application portal
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:
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 - academic
- "technical" degree programme; no option for teaching profession available here.