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Master of Arts (M.A.)Applied Socio-Pedagogical Educational Research

How can educational processes be a success? What role do social structures play in this? You can dive deeper into these topics and produce original research related to these questions through transdisciplinary Master’s in Applied Socio-Pedagogical Educational Research. In addition to subject-specific, methodological, pedagogical, sociological and management-related topics, historical and philosophical perspectives are also considered.

  • Campus Hilltop

  • Period in semester3 Semester

  • Languages of instructionGerman

  • Application PeriodsWinter semester: 30 April to 15 July
    Summer semester: 31 October to 15 January

  • Admission RequirementsBachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work, Education/Educational Science, Early Childhood Education or equivalent.

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    You will learn to look at and analyse education throughout the entire educational process. In this way, you can deepen your ability to reflect and prepare yourself optimally for professional challenges. During your studies, you will deal intensively with empirical social and educational research and conduct your own research. With this Master’s degree, you gain the necessary experience to work in management positions.

    During your studies, you and your fellow students will deal intensively with empirical social and educational research and conduct your own research.
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    What distinguishes usGood reasons for studying at Esslingen University

    Transdisciplinary

    In addition to subject-specific topics, historical and philosophical perspectives are also examined.

    University Sports Club

    Directly on campus, there is a sports hall and gym as well as football pitches and basketball courts.

    Library

    Well stocked, with many study spaces and a beautiful view over Esslingen, the library is the perfect place to learn.

    Seminar rooms

    Large and bright seminar rooms can be modified with individual modules to suit all needs.

    Research-based

    You will deepen your knowledge of research methods and learn to apply them to your own research projects.

    Family-friendly university

    We support parents as well as students with responsibilities for children and relatives in their studies with advisory services.

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    Interested? Apply now! for the summersemester 2025

    Your personal contactContact us

    Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Andrea Jan?en

    Tel: +49 711 397-4561
    E-Mail: Andrea.Janssen@hs-esslingen.de
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