Berufspädagogik (M.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Master Berufspädagogik (M.A.) an der DIPLOMA Hochschule qualifiziert Sie für Lehrtätigkeiten an berufsbildenden Schulen sowie für Aufgaben in der beruflichen Fort- und Weiterbildung. Sie verbinden dabei Ihre fachliche Erstqualifikation mit wissenschaftlich fundierter Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik und entwickeln didaktische, methodische und reflexive Kompetenzen für die Unterrichtsplanung, -durchführung und -evaluation.
Das Fernstudium ist in Teilzeit organisiert und startet zweimal jährlich (April und Oktober). Je nach individuellen Voraussetzungen ist auch eine Studienverkürzung möglich; das Studium kann 100 % online erfolgen oder wahlweise mit optionalen Präsenzveranstaltungen und Prüfungen in einem DIPLOMA-Prüfungszentrum.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You combine your subject-area background with scientific Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik to build didactic competence for teaching and training.
- You develop didactic, methodological and reflective skills to plan, teach and evaluate learning processes for vocational education and further training.
- You start your chosen fachdidactic track (SAGE, Wirtschaft, MINT or Design) to structure your later specialist teaching focus.
- Your chosen fachdidactic Schwerpunkt supports you in applying education and teaching theory directly to your subject area.
- You work on competence-oriented lesson concepts for vocational education and continuing education for both youth training and adult learning contexts.
- You deepen your ability to connect theory and practice in professional teaching and learning arrangements.
- You complete the programme with final academic work within the Master’s degree structure.
- You consolidate your teaching-oriented competencies for future roles in vocational schools and in vocational training / adult education.
- You graduate with a state-recognised, accredited Master’s degree (Master of Arts).
Curriculum
The 90 ECTS curriculum is completed over five semesters and combines six compulsory vocational-education modules, one selected subject-didactics module, supervised teaching practice, and the master's thesis with colloquium. Students choose one subject-didactics pathway from SAGE, Business, STEM, or Design.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory vocational-education modules | 6 modules | Erziehungswissenschaft | 8 | 46 ECTS |
| Didaktik der beruflichen Bildung | 10 | |||
| Schulorganisation und Schulrecht | 6 | |||
| Kommunikation in Schule und Unterricht | 6 | |||
| Empirische Bildungsforschung | 8 | |||
| Berufspädagogische Professionalisierung | 8 | |||
| Subject-didactics elective | Choose 1 of 4 modules | Fachdidaktik: SAGE | 8 | 8 ECTS from one selected subject-didactics module |
| Fachdidaktik: WIRTSCHAFT | 8 | |||
| Fachdidaktik: MINT | 8 | |||
| Fachdidaktik: DESIGN | 8 | |||
| Practice module | 1 module with 4 practice components | Unterrichts- und Schulpraxis (Praxisphase inkl. Lehrprobe) | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Final degree module | 1 module | Master-Thesis und Kolloquium | 24 | 24 ECTS |
| Total | 6 compulsory modules, 1 selected subject-didactics module, teaching practice, and master's thesis with colloquium | 90 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify for teaching roles at vocational schools with a Master’s degree focused on Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik, helping you progress in education careers.
- You build didactic and reflective skills to design, deliver and evaluate instruction for both initial vocational training and further adult education.
- By selecting a fachdidactic Schwerpunkt (SAGE, Wirtschaft, MINT or Design) you develop teaching competence aligned with your professional background, making you more effective in your target classroom or training environment.
- You strengthen your ability to translate subject expertise into competence-oriented learning concepts that employers in education and training value.
- The programme’s flexible Fernstudium format supports working professionals to upskill while staying active in their teaching or training practice.
Employability rate
Graduates of Berufspädagogik-related vocational education and training pathways in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting ongoing hiring needs in education and training roles.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable outlook for education-focused careers where qualified teaching and training professionals are in demand.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Foreign higher-education degree (recognition per Lisbon Convention) | International applicants need a first academic degree that is accepted as equivalent (the program states that foreign degrees are assessed according to the Lisbon Convention). For direct admission, the first degree is stated as in the range of 210 ECTS, with an alternative route possible for graduates with 180 ECTS depending on whether pedagogical/didactic competencies are already evidenced. |
| Professional experience and pedagogical/didactic competencies | The program requires relevant professional experience (stated as at least one year for the route with a first academic degree) and pedagogical/didactic competences (acquired academically or in practice). If individual requirements are not fully met, individual qualification paths are available (e.g., bridging course and/or competence assessment process as described by the university). |
| Proof of teaching commitment in a vocational school | Students must provide proof of an active teaching commitment of at least 4 hours per week at a vocational/berufsbildende school. The program states that this is not required before enrollment but must be proven no later than with the start of studies. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | Direct match | Applicants should be able to demonstrate pedagogical/didactic competencies and relevant professional experience as required by the program admission conditions. For study plans, the program also includes a mandatory teaching practice component integrated into the degree structure. |
Language requirements
The DIPLOMA Hochschule does not publish a specific English test requirement on the program page for Master Berufspädagogik (M.A.). Admission is decided based on the submitted qualifications and any study- or evaluation-specific entry checks stated by the university.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 197 / per month | Master Fernstudium Berufspädagogik: costs from 197 EUR per month (Ratenmodell III), with different instalment models available. Includes a one-time examination fee of 985 EUR. |
| Examination fee | EUR 985 / one time | One-time Prüfungsgebühr: 985 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must demonstrate they can finance their studies while in Germany. The university may request proof of financing during admission and enrollment, and you should prepare your documents early.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS provides scholarships for selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany and supports participants from developing countries to study a postgraduate programme in Germany. Eligibility depends on the specific course being listed in the EPOS programme and the programme call requirements published by DAAD. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility evidence
Review the master admission conditions for foreign qualifications, including the required academic degree equivalence assessment, relevant professional experience, and pedagogical/didactic competencies. Also prepare your proof for an active teaching commitment of at least 4 hours per week at a vocational/berufsbildende school that must be available by the start of studies.
Apply via the DIPLOMA online registration
Submit your application online through the DIPLOMA Hochschule application flow for the Master Berufspädagogik (M.A.). The program states that enrollment is handled via the university and admission requirements are assessed individually.
Complete admission checks and any qualification route
The university states that admission requirements are assessed individually, and different routes can apply depending on whether you already meet all conditions (for example, competence assessment and/or bridging course pathways described by the program page). If an entrance evaluation is required for admission without a first academic degree, the university describes that it can include written and oral parts.
Finalize documents for enrollment
After receiving admission guidance, finalize and submit the required academic documents and identification documents in the format requested by the university. Make sure your teaching-commitment proof can be provided no later than with the start of your studies, as required by the program.