Educational Science

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Education in Detail
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Degree Profile

winter semester

6 semester

Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)

full time and part time

Faculty of Education

semester contribution only

no restricted admission

major and minor subject

German

180

Course Details
Job & Career Perspectives
Education in Detail
Application

Course Details

In the study of Educational Science you acquire

basic knowledge of educational science,
research methodology skills,
job-related action competences.

You will be familiarized with questions, knowledge and working methods of educational science. The course of study enables you to recognise and reflect on pedagogically relevant problems.

After the degree course you will be able to plan, coordinate and evaluate educational processes and their framework conditions in organisations.

Job & Career Perspectives

Moreover, many graduates of Education Studies work in the following industries:

in vocational and operational training,
in continuing education and adult education,
in the field of children and youth media,
in extracurricular educational and training work,
in special educational care and counselling, e.g. in institutions for the disabled,
in educational and training guidance,
in the coordination of educational offers,
in child and youth welfare/educational assistance,
in public youth (social) work (special needs education if there is a compulsory choice).

Education in Detail

Structure of the study programme

The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.

Orientation Phase (First Year)

Theories of education and upbringing
Education and upbringing in a historical perspective
Educational research methods
Structure of the educational system and pedagogical fields of action

Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)

Pedagogical field of action: vocational training
Pedagogical field of action: children's and youth media
Pedagogical field of action: Special education
Pedagogical field of action: Social pedagogy
Pedagogical field of action: Further and adult education

Two-Subject-Bachelor

The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.

Examinations regulations major and minor subject of Education Studies

Possible combinations

At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's program. You may have to observe combination rules.

Combination rule:

Education Studies can be combined with all fields of study except Education for Special Needs Pedagogy.

Studimat - Online-Tool der Uni Erfurt — Studimat

Online-Tool Studimat

The STUDIMAT supports you in combining the major with the minor subject. Try it out now!
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Study abroad

Studieren in verschiedenen Ländern — Study abroad

A semester abroad in an English speaking country is strongly recommended. The International Office will be happy to assist you in organizing your stay abroad.

Study abroad

Internships

Internships during studies

educational internship
Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field

Admissions qualification

Studying with Abitur

general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education

General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung

Language requirements

Language requirements during studies:

German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.

Language Centre

The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

International applicants

International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.

Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):

Language and Admission Requirements

No admission limitation (without nc)

At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.

Master Programmes

After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt

Master Programme Education Science – Management and research in the education system

Master Programme Children’s and Youth Media Studies

Open Day & Discovery Days

Studierende am Info-Punkt bei den Schnuppertagen — Open Day

Open Day

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Discovery Days

The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days

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