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Educational Sciences

Bachelor’s programme

Faculty of Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education

University degree

Bachelor of Arts „BA”

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Winter term 2024/25

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Scope for individuality, specialisation and broadening your horizons

What is special about this bachelor’s programme is the in-depth knowledge it conveys through emancipatory and collaborative teaching and learning. You also have a great deal of freedom in the choice of elective options both as part of your subject curriculum, and beyond, as free-choice electives.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should be open to a wide range of lives and circumstances, individuals and cultures, enjoy discussing issues with others and have a keen interest in close enquiry and reflection. You should also be interested in academic work and critical thinking. Network with other students to get settled in quickly!

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About the study programme

Educational Sciences at the University of Graz

Human development, living in society, diversity, didactic processes and methods – these topics are the central focus of this study programme, as well as learning to use a scientific approach to academic work. Theoretical content and methodology are complemented by the mandatory teaching practice. This will extend and optimise your knowledge and personal skills.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Your options in the master’s programme

After completing your bachelor’s degree you can extend and enhance your expertise by continuing to a master’s programme in Adult and Continuing Education, Inclusive Education or Social Pedagogy, with the option for specialisation in Early Childhood Education. At the University of Graz we also offer interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised study.

Adult and Continuing Education Inclusive Education

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this bachelor’s programme you will have a wide range of employment possibilities open to you in the field of education. Please note that in the present employment market you may need additional specialist qualifications. Your academic training will be a good basis for research projects or for work in teaching, using social studies methods to analyse social trends and develop concepts for a range of employers, or for working with specific target groups or people in specific problem situations, or for elementary education, social and inclusive education, or adult and continuing education.

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Learn a wide range of skills

Networked analytical thinking and self-motivated, self-organised action

Respectful exchange of ideas and mutual expansion of horizons

Wide range of opportunities

The in-depth knowledge acquired and broad spectrum of the content prepare you for a wide range of opportunities

„Develop a better understanding of yourself, other people and life itself, learn how to actively influence and change circumstances and situations – these are valuable skills that will unlock many exciting doors and pathways after you have completed this degree programme. “

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