Master
German
Social Sciences
Social pedagogy in education, further education and trainingSocial Pedagogy in Education and Training
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
Educational services in schools and daycare centers can only be as good as the trained specialist staff. And this is increasingly in demand, especially in the pre-school sector, because the importance of the education sector for social work has increased enormously in recent years. In this context, the Master's degree course "Social Pedagogy in Initial, Further and Continuing Education" at the University of Kassel provides better training for trainers, both in terms of subject theory as well as didactics and professional practice. Graduates are prepared in terms of content and methodology for the requirements of teaching and lecturing in the vocational school system or in the field of further and continuing education in child and youth welfare. Overall, the degree course is characterized by a close combination of social, childhood and school pedagogical expertise with subject-specific didactic content and practical professional skills. Even though the Master's degree course in Social Pedagogy in Education, Training and Further Education is not a traditional teacher training course, the degree enables students to apply for a lateral entry traineeship in order to work at state vocational schools. The professionally qualifying degree is associated with a special profile that offers good job market prospects.
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Educational services in schools and daycare centers can only be as good as the trained specialist staff. And this is increasingly in demand, especially in the pre-school sector, because the importance of the education sector for social work has increased enormously in recent years. In this context, the Master's degree course "Social Pedagogy in Initial, Further and Continuing Education" at the University of Kassel provides better training for trainers, both in terms of subject theory as well as didactics and professional practice. Graduates are prepared in terms of content and methodology for the requirements of teaching and lecturing in the vocational school system or in the field of further and continuing education in child and youth welfare. Overall, the degree course is characterized by a close combination of social, childhood and school pedagogical expertise with subject-specific didactic content and practical professional skills. Even though the Master's degree course in Social Pedagogy in Education, Training and Further Education is not a traditional teacher training course, the degree enables students to apply for a lateral entry traineeship in order to work at state vocational schools. The professionally qualifying degree is associated with a special profile that offers good job market prospects.
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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How do I apply to Social pedagogy in education, further education and training at Universität Kassel?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Social pedagogy in education, further education and training at Universität Kassel
Is Social pedagogy in education, further education and training at Universität Kassel 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 Social pedagogy in education, further education and training 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 Social pedagogy in education, further education and training at Universität Kassel? ▼
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 Social pedagogy in education, further education and training? ▼
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 Universität Kassel — 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.