As an (E-)educational counsellor, you advise adolescents and adults on their professional training – in person or online. Your task is to analyse the foundation and develop solutions starting from there.
Distance learningMaster Pädagogik (M.A.)*
*Translated: Pedagogy. Language: German.
Do you want to help shape the pedagogy of tomorrow? Then the distance learning programme Pedagogy is the perfect choice for you!
Make Pedagogy future-ready.
You want to support people in developing, learning new things, and growing personally – throughout their entire lives. Then study Pedagogy at IU. Modern pedagogy relies on dedicated professionals and leaders who bring their passion and ensure the field is ready for the future. People like you!
Find the master's programme in Pedagogy that fits your ambitions:
Choose the 120-ECTS programme in areas such as "Pädagogik, Bildungsberatung und Leitung"
or select the 60-ECTS programme – with the option to specialise in "Leitungshandeln in der Pädagogik" or "E-Beratung in der Pädagogik".
Your career path is in your hands. We’re here to walk it with you.
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Supporting people: Your career opportunities.
Your distance learning programme Pedagogy is as diverse as the career paths ahead of you. Depending on what drives you, you can work in a range of different industries. For example, you could become:
You are in charge of all pedagogic processes and concepts in the educational system, ensure managers and employees are engaged in goal-oriented tasks and stay focused on the targets. Your goal: completing projects and solving problematic situations as efficiently as possible. In addition, you are in charge of personnel placement and public relations.
You plan training programmes of all kinds and oversee the ones taking place. In addition, you develop new programmes while taking online concepts into consideration. The acquisition, selection, consultancy and qualification of course instructors as well as the assistance of course participants are your responsibility, too.
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Choose how you want to study Pedagogy at IU
There’s no right or wrong—just the IU programme that fits you and your individual needs perfectly. That’s why you can complete your pedagogy master’s fully remote and 100% flexible as a distance learning programme.
Pädagogik, Bildungsberatung und Leitung (M.A.)
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You study completely on your own terms. Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
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You can study your pedagogy master’s completely independently and 100% flexibly. Thanks to the virtual learning format and interactive online courses, your IU studies can be completed entirely on your own schedule, wherever you are.
The pedagogy master’s takes 12, 18, 24, 36 or 48 months to complete, depending on whether you choose the 60-ECTS or 120-ECTS programme. If you need more time or additional semesters for your studies, that’s absolutely no problem.
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Why you should study Pedagogy
Studying opens up new avenues: you deepen your knowledge and prepare yourself to take on more responsibility. This paves the way for new career opportunities and progression. Personal development is another major benefit—you’re investing in yourself and your professional skills, actively shaping your future career. And let’s not forget, studying can be enjoyable—especially when, like at IU, it fits around your life.
This is what your Master's degree in Pedagogy at IU looks like
The degree programmes in the field of Pedagogy are available as 60-ECTS and 120-ECTS programmes in German.
You can choose betweeen 120-ECTS programme in areas such as "Pädagogik, Bildungsberatung und Leitung"
or the 60-ECTS programme – with the option to specialise in Leitungshandeln in der Pädagogik or E-Beratung in der Pädagogik.
A look into the future: what you will be able to do after graduating
With your distance learning programme Pedagogy, you can look forward to a range of career prospects and opportunities to advance as a leader. After all, people are always eager to learn—throughout their lives. Once you graduate, you could launch your career as an (e-)educational counsellor in initial, further, and continuing education. Or you might choose a position as a pedagogical leader in educational organisations. There’s also the possibility of working as a pedagogical staff member in initial, further, and continuing education.
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