Bachelor of Educational Science
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Part-time distance learning
The educational landscape is changing: Nowadays, learning is a lifelong process in which digital media play a significant role. Educational scientists develop and design new teaching and learning concepts that these new requirements into account. Study a bachelor’s degree in Educational Science at the FernUniversität in Hagen via distance learning and broaden your professional horizons!
Bachelor of Educational Science: Course Content
The modern world is shaped by the rapid changes that are taking in technology and society. This increases the importance of lifelong learning, which is seeing a marked shift away from traditional learning locations. As an educational scientist, you will have the opportunity to research new learning processes, design and evaluate them, and apply them in practice.
A bachelor’s degree in Educational Science has a broad focus and is an ideal preparation for a variety of activities in the field of education. You will examine issues such as education, upbringing, socialization and (media) didactics and learn about educational science theories and how to apply them in practical everyday teaching situations. A reflective approach to diversity in educational contexts is also at the forefront of the program. During the first two of three study phases, you will learn the basics of educational science. In the final phase of your studies, you will have a chance to specialize according to your interests and career aspirations. In addition, you will complete a work placement as part of a module in the final phase of your studies. This also gives you a unique opportunity to get to know new working areas and try out something new.
Student testimonial on the Bachelor of Educational Science program
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“Professionally speaking, I benefit a great deal from the content I deal with during my studies. The theoretical side complements my many years of practical experience.”
Christian Weiher, Bachelor in Educational ScienceLearn more
Career prospects as a Bachelor of Educational Science
A bachelor’s degree in Educational Science prepares you for a wide range of activities in the field of education.
Possible fields of activity for educational scientists include:
- Extracurricular youth and adult education
- Training and further education
- Production of educational media
- Media education offers, e-learning
- Teaching and research
Your potential employers include:
- Educational institutions/training and further education facilities
- Independent organizations, e.g. associations, clubs, umbrella organizations
- Educational institutions in the fields of education, media and culture (e.g., adult education centers)
- Further education institutes, training academies
- Research institutions, universities
- Human resources and/or training departments in companies
- Personnel and management consulting firms
- Commercial training providers
- Political education providers, foundations
- Intercultural educational institutions
- Unions
- Parenting schools and family education centers
- Facilities for extracurricular youth education
Of course, a bachelor’s degree in Educational Science also opens the door to a career in research and teaching. The next step would be a master’s degree, after which a doctorate is also possible.
Profile of the B.A. in Educational Science
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Type of study | Full-time study, part-time study, part-time distance learning (further education/continuing education), professional qualification with elements of classroom study and online study |
| Study duration: | 6 semesters full-time, part-time studies can be arranged to suit your circumstances |
| Scope: | 180 credit points (ECTS) |
| Start of studies: | Summer semester (April 1) or winter semester (October 1) |
| Enrollment deadlines: | 1 December to 31 January (for the summer semester) 1 June to 31 July (for the winter semester) |
| Costs: | Approx. €2,200 total costs for a full-time course in the standard study period For part-time studies or a personalized period of study, the total costs increase by a further 60 euros basic fee per semester (plus student body contribution) |
Your benefits at a glance
- Maximum flexibility: At the FernUniversität in Hagen you study at your own pace – to suit your particular needs.
- Recognized degree: Providing practical, job-relevant degrees with a high academic quality – this has been the FernUniversität’s mission for around 50 years now.
- Good support: During your studies at the FernUniversität, you can rely on intensive support from teaching staff and the faculties.
- Good-value further education: Full transparency regarding fees means that you do not have to worry about any hidden costs when studying at the FernUni in Hagen.
- Location-independent & plannable: The FernUniversität in Hagen provides you with learning materials from by post or online via digital learning tools. Events with compulsory attendance are announced well in advance and – thanks to the FernUni in Hagen’s 13 German and 7 foreign campus locations – are easily accessible for all students.
Want to know more?
Would you like to find out more about the bachelor’s degree program in Educational Science as a (part-time) distance-learning course? Then take a look at the degree program web page of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Here you will find further information on the structure of the course, the specific course content and the admission requirements.
Things You Should Know about the FernUniversität in Hagen
You can find answers to the most important questions and basic information about studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen here:
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Whether with or without a high school diploma, students at the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany’s only state-run distance learning university, have the opportunity to complete a recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree or receive a certificate that documents their having achieved certain educational goals. The flexible organization makes it possible for you to adapt the duration and content of studies to meet your individual requirements. This makes the FernUni in Hagen ideal for the following groups of people:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- High school graduates
- Potential students with no high school diploma
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Schoolchildren
- Competitive athletes
- Refugees
- Studying While Incarcerated
- Servicemen and women in the Armed Forces
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No doubt, you have many questions: How does distance learning work? How do I learn? In what format are the exams held? When can I start my studies? We’ve put together all the answers for our students here.
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The Student Advice Service will help you make your decision about what to study at the FernUniversität. They will also provide you with further information about the organization of your distance learning course.
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. For more information about the bachelor’s degree program in Educational Science, please contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Entrance requirements (German)
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You can find all the relevant information on enrollment at the FernUniversität in Hagen listed here:
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You can find advice and support close to your home at many locations in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. We also believe that helping students to network with other students is of key importance for later success.
