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Adult and Continuing Education

Master’s programme

Faculty of Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education

University degree

Magister/ Magistra of Philosophy „Mag. phil.“

ECTS

120

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

A degree programme with a long tradition and an extensive network of contacts

The University of Graz has been providing academic training for adult and continuing education longer than any other institution in Austria. This means that students here benefit from an extensive network of contacts in adult and continuing education, and wide-ranging training which includes research-oriented teaching and practical experience, guiding your individual development.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should have an interest in lifelong learning, educational theory and an academic perspective as well as empirical research methods. If you enjoy critical thinking, and initiating and supporting learning processes for adults that is also an advantage. You should also use your time as a student to develop your own personal views on democracy!

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About the study programme

Adult and Continuing Education at the University of Graz

This master’s programme will give you in-depth, up-to-date insights into theoretical and practical concepts, social trends and their implications for adult and continuing education, and into didactic conceptualisation and how to implement teaching and learning processes for adults. You will also learn about organisational structures and forms, and about project and management structures.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

You can pursue your research interests still further and perfect your methodological expertise, with either a humanities focus or an interdisciplinary approach, through the Doctoral Programme of Philosophy – Faculty of Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctorate in Humanities at the Faculty of URBI

Interdisciplinary Doctorate at the Faculty of URBI

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Teaching, tuition and training are key areas where graduates can use their skills. Other career options for graduates of this programme include educational counselling, information and knowledge management, or devising programmes for adult and continuing education.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Professional training for research and practical roles

Research-based and interdisciplinary training programme

Skills acquisition

Teaches critical thinking and provides opportunities for individual development in education issues

Ideal basis for excellent career prospects

Exclusive range of options for skills acquisition, a unique qualifications profile, international cooperation programmes

„Education should recognise that in future its function more than ever will be to contribute to a person’s individual development. So for me it is important that education always considers how an individual responds to his/her entire living environment and circumstances. Education can give people ways to think about socio-political issues and to engage critically with them. “

Sabine