Master of Vocational Education (MA)
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
So that you can tackle the education of tomorrow today.
How do you guide people so they can flourish in their professional lives? How can you change teaching and learning processes so that education and training are not only interesting but also enjoyable? And how can you equip future leaders of educational institutions with the necessary skills?
With the interdisciplinary Master's program in Vocational Education, you will gain the knowledge you need to guide others on their path to their dream career. You will qualify for a wide range of teaching and leadership positions, enabling you to improve education for health and social professions. Seize your opportunity to shape the future of education in the right direction!
Study profile
With a Master's degree in Vocational Education, you will qualify for teaching positions in vocational training and continuing education . You will teach people who want to learn a profession in the fields of nursing, therapy, health, social work, business, and technology, or who are already working and are pursuing further education or training.
With a degree in vocational education (MA), you can also take on management and leadership roles in companies and organizations, for example as head of training.
As a graduate of this distance learning program, you will be able to teach the practical and theoretical parts of the training at vocational schools and schools of health sciences .
Educational content in the health and social services sectors is largely taught at private healthcare schools, vocational schools, and specialized academies. In many areas, a master's degree is a prerequisite for theoretical instruction . Specific regulations are determined by the relevant authorities in the individual federal states ( see the information on teacher eligibility PDF ).
If you have already completed a vocational education or subject-specific bachelor's degree in the fields of nursing, therapy, health, social work, economics or technology, you can obtain the Master of Arts degree in Vocational Education in 5 semesters (4 semesters plus master's thesis) while working via distance learning .
Depending on your prior knowledge from your Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education, you will study the Master's program either in an educational science or a subject-specific orientation , and accordingly have a stronger pedagogical or subject-specific focus.
Program overview
Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.
Program length
5 semesters (4 semesters plus master's thesis)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
Check whether your academic background matches what the university expects.
Entrance / admission test
Required
You may need to sit a university entrance exam or standardized admission test in addition to your academic documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
January 2027 Intake
Classes start January 2027
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Semesterstart / Winter Term Commencement Distance Learning
Official start date for the January Master intake. Access to WebCampus learning portal, course materials, and virtual seminars unlocks on this date. Rolling online applications remain active continuously leading up to and past this date.
About the university
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