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Admission requirements
— University degree in education or a related discipline
— Proof of particular aptitude is provided if one examined assessment in at least two of the following four areas has been graded “good” or above:
— Empirical Research Methods
— Organizational Development
— Adult Education/Continuing Education
— Lifelong Learning and Educational Trajectories
— If proof of aptitude cannot be ascertained with these documents, there will be an assessment interview.
Aptitude assessment procedure
The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.
- Information and documents to be submitted
- You will find notes on the application process and the relevant ordinances on the Faculty’s website
German language requirements
International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.
Notes on the application process
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information about the degree program
The research-oriented Master’s degree program qualifies graduates for professions in:
— Continuing education research
— Organizational development (particularly in the area of continuing education)
The students will be able to
— apply their acquired expertise to complex scenarios,
— critically analyze and develop their own concepts and models from continuing education research and organizational development,
— work empirically in order to generate new knowledge in the field of continuing education research and organizational development and
— successfully undertake management tasks in the field of education.
Graduates of this Master’s degree program fulfill the requirements for pursuing a doctorate.
Study contents
The Master’s degree program is divided into modules. The degree program comprises nine modules, including a professional practice module (internship) as well as the Master’s thesis and defense, totaling 120 credit points. This degree program comprises the following modules
— Empirical Research Methods,
— Organizational Development,
— Theory, Empiricism and History of Adult Education/Continuing Education,
— Education Systems and Educational Institutions,
— Teaching and Learning in Continuing Education,
— Life-Long Learning and Educational Trajectories,
— Controlling in Educational Institutions,
— Research Practice and Development,
— Professional Practice (Internship).
Particular value is placed on the ability to impart key skills and knowledge. This includes knowledge of scientific methods, presentation techniques, the application of blended learning, the skills needed to get started in a career and management skills (leadership and negotiation).
View the module descriptions
Stay abroad
Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it be a semester, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find further information on the International Office’s website.
Occupational fields
This degree program opens up opportunities for a career in research and application at
— Academic institutions
— Non-university research institutions
— Public and private continuing education and advanced training institutions
— Companies
You could be responsible for activities in
— Organizational development
— Personnel management
— Personnel development
— Education management & vocational training
— Program development, event planning and management
And much more
GRADUATE SURVEY
On the degree program homepage, you can find current responses from graduates of the degree program about where they are now. These responses also include information on the usefulness of what they learned in their professional career, their transition into professional life, their salaries, etc.
Study documents
The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation
The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.
- Aptitude Assessment Regulation
- Examination Regulation
- Study Regulation
… you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contacts
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours:
Faculty of Education
Academic Advisor
Mr. Christian Müller M.A.
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Erziehungswissenschaften
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39943
Office Hours:
Please arrange an appointment or visit us during our office hours.
International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
Post address:
TU Dresden
International Office
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours: