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Master German Social Sciences

Pedagogy and Adult Education

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Pedagogy and Adult Education is an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented program designed for the health, personnel, and education sectors. It provides methodological and didactic expertise to develop and implement teaching, education, prevention, and rehabilitation programs. The program is open to students with various bachelor's degrees and enables collaboration with experts from different fields. Students learn to strategically plan, design, and implement educational offerings and guide counseling processes in adult education, vocational school education, or corporate training. The program offers specializations in Health Education or Personnel and Organizational Development.
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The Master's program in Pedagogy and Adult Education is an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented program designed for the health, personnel, and education sectors. It provides methodological and didactic expertise to develop and implement teaching, education, prevention, and rehabilitation programs. The program is open to students with various bachelor's degrees and enables collaboration with experts from different fields. Students learn to strategically plan, design, and implement educational offerings and guide counseling processes in adult education, vocational school education, or corporate training. The program offers specializations in Health Education or Personnel and Organizational Development.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Pedagogy and Adult Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Pedagogy and Adult Education at CBS University of Applied Sciences

Is Pedagogy and Adult Education at CBS University of Applied Sciences taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Pedagogy and Adult Education programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Pedagogy and Adult Education at CBS University of Applied Sciences?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Pedagogy and Adult Education?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to CBS University of Applied Sciences — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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