Program Overview

Programme Overview

The Master of Arts in Education - Culture - Anthropology programme focuses on education and interdisciplinary studies, combining German studies, Cultural studies, Theology, Sociology, Ancient studies, and Political Science with the study of education. The primary aim is to understand the historical development of educational thinking and its impact on modern self-image, conceptual and normative manners, and developmental and learning processes.

Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Duration: 4 Semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 120
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: € 305,05
• Start of studies: Winter semester
• Part-time possible: Yes
• Institutions: Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Institute of Education and Culture

Programme Summary

The programme combines education with interdisciplinary studies, focusing on the historical development of educational thinking and its significance for modern self-image and learning processes. Class sizes are small, with no more than 30 students, and an internship is required.

Special Features

• The programme is connected to the research centre 'Laboratorium Aufklärung', the 'Kolleg Globale Bildung', and the network 'World Education Fellowship Germany/Jena - Research and Development'.
• Courses have small student numbers, and a course-specific internship is part of the programme curriculum.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are qualified for positions requiring analysis, critique, and creation of concepts of education, culture, and anthropology. They may seek positions in research projects on education, cultural and social education, or pursue a PhD at research centres like the "Laboratory of the Enlightenment" or the "Kolleg Globale Bildung".

Admission Requirements

General Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in social sciences, humanities, or theology, with a minimum of 6 semesters/180 ECTS credits.
• First state examination for secondary school teachers (lower or upper secondary level) is also acceptable.
• CGPA should be 2.2 or better; if not, the letter of motivation and/or CV may indicate suitability for the programme.

Language Requirements

• English language proficiency at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• International applicants require German language proficiency at a minimum level of DSH-2 (or a recognized equivalent).

Application Documents

• CV in tabular form, containing key information on school record and academic career.
• Motivation letter, not exceeding two DIN A4 pages, elaborating on:
  • Why this specific course of studies is desired.
  • The main features of this course that excel.
  • Which features inspired the application.
  • Why Jena was chosen.
• University entrance qualification certificate.
• Previous university degrees earned.
• Detailed transcript of records/mark sheet of the first, subject-specific university degree.
• Proof of relevant work experience.
• Proof of subject-specific practical experience.
• Proof of language proficiency.

Additional Application Documents for International Students

• Proof of German language proficiency.
• Translation of foreign/external application documents into English or German by officially acknowledged/sworn translators or translation offices.
• Proof of grading system used at the respective university.
• Certificate APS for applicants from India, Vietnam, or China.
• University entrance exam certificate for applicants from specific countries (Iran, Republic of Korea/South Korea, People's Republic of China).