Pädagogik
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Schaffe nachhaltige Bildungserlebnisse für alle Generationen: Im Masterstudium Pädagogik (M.A.) lernst du, Bildungsziele für verschiedene Gruppen zu definieren und Prozesse so zu gestalten, dass diese Ziele erreicht werden.
Der Studiengang qualifiziert dich für gefragte pädagogische Aufgaben in der Bildungsbranche. Eine staatliche Anerkennung als Sozial- oder Kindheitspädagog/in oder die Berechtigung für ein Lehramt ist damit jedoch nicht verbunden.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build the basics of pedagogical thinking and action.
- You learn educational history and philosophy and how to work with scientific methods.
- You study topics related to social inequality as part of academic work.
- You deepen your knowledge through one of the programme’s available pedagogical specialisations.
- You focus on current societal and labour-market relevant developments that shape future fields of activity.
- You prepare for applied work across the education sector using your chosen specialisation.
- You complete the academic final thesis as part of the Master programme structure.
- You apply the methods and subject knowledge from the earlier study phases to your final work.
- You consolidate your specialist profile for career entry in education-related roles.
Curriculum
120 ECTS Master of Arts (M.A.) Pädagogik. Includes 10 specialization options (choose 1) and a Master Thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Foundation modules | Psychologische Grundlagen 1 | 6 | 40 |
| Methoden empirischer Bildungsforschung | 6 | |||
| Bildungsungleichheit und Bildungsrenditen | 6 | |||
| Pädagogische Lebenswelten | 8 | |||
| Entwicklungs- und Pädagogische Psychologie | 8 | |||
| Migrationsgesellschaft | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules and research/professional practice preparation | Rechtliche Grundlagen der Pädagogik | 6 | 44 |
| Pädagogisch denken und handeln | 8 | |||
| Historische, kulturelle und systematische Zugänge zu Bildung und Erziehung | 8 | |||
| Pädagogische Professionalität | 6 | |||
| Konzepte und Ansätze in der Beratungspsychologie | 8 | |||
| Vernetztes und systemisches Denken und Handeln | 8 | |||
| Semester 3 | Selected specialization (choose 1 from 10) - specialization modules in detail | Specialization module: Schulsozialarbeit - Soziale Arbeit und Schulpädagogik | 6 | 40 |
| Specialization module: Schulsozialarbeit - Supervision und Intervision | 6 | |||
| Specialization module: Schulsozialarbeit - Kontexte der Schulsozialarbeit | 8 | |||
| Specialization module: Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) - Globale Nachhaltigkeitspolitik und -strategien | 6 | |||
| Specialization module: Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) - BNE als Konzept | 6 | |||
| Specialization module: Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) - Interventionsformen der BNE | 8 | |||
| Semester 4 | Specialization remainder and Master Thesis | Specialization module: Queer - LGBT*: Themen und Diskurse | 6 | 36 |
| Specialization module: Queer - Gesprächsführung und reflexives Handeln | 6 | |||
| Specialization module: Queer - LGBT*: Gesundheit und Prävention | 8 | |||
| Master Thesis | 16 | |||
| Total | Compulsory core modules and elective specialization (choose 1 of 10) plus Master Thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify for a career as a pedagogue in education-sector roles where lifelong learning and societal participation are central needs.
- You gain specialist knowledge by choosing one of the Master’s pedagogical specialisations, helping you position yourself for job profiles aligned with current market and society developments.
- You develop academic competences through scientific work on core pedagogical themes, preparing you for responsible tasks in educational organisations.
- You broaden your professional options across multiple education-related fields such as public or publicly funded institutions, schools, youth services, and education providers.
- Your Master degree helps you strengthen your professional profile for roles that involve guidance, counselling, development, and responsibility in education settings.
Employability rate
Pädagogik Master graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady demand for qualified education specialists while hiring can vary by region and specialisation.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook for roles in educational institutions, counselling, and education services.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must hold a completed first degree (grundständiges Erststudium) from a state-recognised or state-accredited higher education institution outside Germany. The first degree should be in an eligible field (the university states: in particular Soziale Arbeit, Sozialpädagogik, Kindheitspädagogik, Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaft, Heilpädagogik, Lehramt, and comparable programmes) and should be in the usual range of 180 credit points. |
| Relevant professional experience | International applicants must also show at least one year of qualified professional experience after completing the first degree. The university notes that if the experience is not fully met, the degree programme leadership decides based on the complete application documents and a motivation letter. |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 328 / per month | The programme page states tuition from 328 €/month (exact final total depends on chosen study model and contract details). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare eligibility and documents
Check that your completed first degree (from a state-recognised or state-accredited higher education institution) matches the university’s subject-field guidance for international applicants. Confirm you meet the requirement of at least one year of qualified professional experience after your first degree, or prepare a motivation letter if your profile differs. Gather your first degree certificate and transcript documents for submission in the requested format.
Submit the online master application
Submit your application through the Euro-FH master admission process and upload the required documents to the university as instructed. Ensure your application includes all mandatory materials listed by the university for master admission, including your motivation letter when required for applicants with a deviating study focus. After submission, the university will review your documents and make a decision based on the submitted application set.
Follow any admissions request and complete enrolment steps
If the university requests additional clarification, respond within the requested timeline and provide the documents they ask for. After admission, complete the enrolment steps as instructed by the university, using the documents required for registration. Keep track of any deadlines shared by the admissions team during your application process.