Program Overview

Program Overview

The Pedagogics Magister Artium (M.A.) program at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a four-semester, full-time program that delves into the fields of vocational pedagogy, educational research, and teaching-learning research. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of pedagogical concepts, theories, and practices, preparing them for careers in various educational fields.

Program Structure

The program consists of the following components:

• Compulsory Applied Educational Research (50 CP)
  • Staff and Competence Development (10 CP)
  • Research on Teaching and Learning (10 CP)
  • VET Research (10 CP)
  • Scientification (20 CP)
• Compulsory Study Project (30 CP)
• Master's Colloquia (10 CP)
• Master's thesis (30 CP)

Internship

The program does not include a compulsory internship. However, students can complete a voluntary internship during their studies, which can provide valuable experience and make it easier to start their career later on.

Internationalization

Students have various options for integrating a stay abroad into their master's degree course, including studying at a foreign university via Erasmus+ or as a freemover, doing an internship abroad, or participating in selective mobility via Eucor - The European Campus.

Master's Thesis

The master's thesis is an academic paper that allows students to apply and deepen the knowledge and skills they have acquired. It deals with a specific topic from their field of study and requires independent research, analysis, and the preparation of a written thesis.

Career Prospects

With a master's degree in Pedagogics, students can work in various educational fields, including personnel development, continuing vocational training, adult education, teaching-learning and vocational training research, and market research.

Characteristic Features of the Degree Program

The program offers diverse content from the fields of vocational education, educational research, and teaching-learning research. It is research-oriented and practice-oriented, with close supervision and support for students throughout their studies.

Admission and Language Requirements

The requirements for admission to the master's degree program in Pedagogics include a bachelor's degree in pedagogics or a degree course with essentially the same content, with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits. Students must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the German language, corresponding to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Application Portal

The application portal for the program is available online, and students can apply for the first semester or a higher semester.

Contacts

For more information about the program, students can contact the student advisory services or the International Students Office.

Printed Matter

The program offers various printed materials, including a flyer and a module handbook.

Module Handbook

The module handbook provides detailed information about the program's structure, content, and requirements.

Statutes and Regulations

The program is governed by various statutes and regulations, including the admission and enrollment regulations, the studies and examination regulations, and the regulations for the master's thesis.

Teaching Calendar and Course Catalog

The teaching calendar and course catalog provide information about the program's schedule, courses, and credits.