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Bachelor Kindheitspädagogik*

*Translated: Childhood Education. Only available in German.

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myStudium Kindheitspädagogik

Do you want to be a companion to children and adolescents in their development? Then study Childhood Pedagogy at our private university of applied sciences and acquire the necessary skills.

myStudium programme qualifies you for responsible tasks. Besides topics from the sciences of sociology, psychology and education, you will deal with issues from childhood education. And if you also complete two recognised internships, you will not only receive the title Bachelor of Arts, but also the title of "State-recognised Childhood Educator". The professional title is a relevant criterion for hiring you in some state and private institutions.

Your benefits

TOP-LEVEL QUALITY

IU is a state-recognised and accredited private university. The recognition confirms the high quality of both the study programmes and the teaching.

STUDY THE WAY YOU WANT

Simply decide for yourself whether you want to learn on campus or virtually. And benefit from a structured curriculum at the same time.

LECTURERS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD

Our lecturers have many years of practical experience and can therefore convey their knowledge to you in a particularly practical way.

YOUR MYSTUDIUM IN SHORT

Degree, Duration & Admission

Degree: B.A., 180 ECTS credits Study

Duration: 6 Semesters

Admission: A-levels (Technical Diploma), Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or possible without A-levels. Please find further information under Admission.

Study Model & Examinations

Regular classes led by lecturers from the field at the location or virtual campus. In addition, digital self-study to prepare for face-to-face meetings. In addition, digital self-study to prepare for attendance phases. Exams can be taken at your location or flexibly online.

Courses

2-3 days per week in the attendance phase. Practical work with your fellow students under the guidance of experienced lecturers. Days and times vary depending on location/semester.

Study Locations

Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Chemnitz*, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Kiel, Köln, Leipzig, Lübeck, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, München, Münster, Nürnberg, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Virtueller Campus, Wuppertal, Würzburg

Accrediation

Study program is state recognized. AR-Seal, ZFU 1104419

Tuition Fees

379€ per month (plus 699€ graduation fee at the end of the program). All your learning and teaching material is already included in the fees.

myStudium Study & Work

The opportunity to complete an internship or work-study activity alongside your studies: We count this practice.

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  • You can also test your knowledge: Syntea asks you specific questions about the material.

This is what awaits you in your study programme Kindheitspädagogik

In the Bachelor's programme in Childhood Pedagogy, you will learn all the essentials in the areas of care, education and upbringing. You will also acquire skills and competencies in the areas of relationship building, cooperation, communication and interaction. Two recognised internships in the compulsory elective area (40 days) and as an extracurricular elective module (60 days) help you to put what you have learned into practice. And the degree qualifies you to provide expert advice and support to children, their parents or families and the relevant cooperation structures.
You study topics that are divided into so-called modules. On successful completion of these modules, your achievements are recorded as ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System). With these points, your achievements are internationally comparable and recognised.

Would you like to find out what else is waiting for you in the Bachelor's programme in Childhood Pedagogy? Then take a look at the module handbook and our study plan!

New: AI-Electives!

With our optional AI elective modules, you will learn everything you need to know about artificial intelligence during your studies and make yourself indispensable on the job market!

  • Learn everything from the basics of AI systems to prompting techniques*

  • We will discuss real use cases that you may encounter in your day-to-day work

  • Take the modules independently of your degree programme and still collect valuable ECTS Points

  • Become a specialist of the future! We are one of the first universities to offer you the best conditions on the labour market

*You can find more information on course content in the module handbook

myStudium Study & Work

Gain valuable practical experience: With myStudium Study & Work, you can complete practical work that fits in with your studies and have it credited to you. You benefit from the following advantages:

  • We give you credit for a full-time internship* or a working student job.

  • You gain practical experience without prolonging your studies.

  • You make your first contacts in the industry and thus facilitate your career entry.

  • You will have the opportunity to participate in monthly job application trainings and thus improve your chances on the job market.

*The duration of the internship depends on your degree programme.

This is why myStudium is worthwhile

In our video, you will learn what awaits you in myStudium and what advantages you will benefit from at the IU:

  • You learn in a particularly practical way in small study groups.

  • During your studies, you will be supported by study advisors and study coaches.

  • You decide whether you learn on site or on the virtual campus.

  • You receive discounts on services, subscriptions or branded articles from our partners.

  • We work with you to find the best solutions for financing your myStudium.

Note: Our videos are only available in German as of now.

Your career prospects with the bachelor's degree Kindheitspädagogik

The Bachelor's degree programme offers many job opportunities, e.g. in child day care, family and social counselling, inpatient work with children and young people in socio-educational and psychiatric institutions, as well as in the field of childhood research. For many institutions, state recognition as a childhood educator is an important prerequisite for employment.

After graduating from the distance learning programme in childhood education, you can work as a ...

Klasse mit Erzieherin und Kindern

Childhood Educator

Mann mit Kind beim spielen

Daycare manager

Educational counsellor

Your costs and services

ONLY UNTIL 02.04.2024
Full Time
Duration 36 months

US$410

 monthly

US$431

Enroll by April 02nd and get a discount with the code "WASWÄREWENN2024"!
Additional Costs

Included services:

Classes in virtual classroom or on-campus

Use of our online campus

Test access to the myCampus learning platform directly after signing the contract

Correction of your final module exams

Teaching and learning material

Online exams

Instruction, supervision and evaluation of your bachelor thesis

Shipping costs for the study scripts (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)

Your direct link to us

Illustration Kontakt duales Studium: Weibliche Person an Schreibtisch mit Headset und Laptop

We will support you

Our student advisory service will help you if you have questions about your choice of degree program, the study locations or myStudium, for example.

Just give us a call*Available Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm

+49 (0) 30 31193789

Admission requirements

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

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Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor Kindheitspädagogik

We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student advisory service will be happy to help you.

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Awards, accreditations and certifications

IU Internationale Hochschule ist seit 1999 eine staatlich anerkannte HochschuleIU Internationale Hochschule ist vom Wissenschaftsrat akkreditiertIU Internationale Hochschule ist zugelassen für FernunterrichtIU Internationale Hochschule erhält beim StudyCheck-Award 2023 die Auszeichnung „Top Hochschule in Deutschland“