The degree program consists of nine modules and the Master’s thesis. Each of the nine modules accounts for 10 ECTS credits, the Master’s thesis accounts for 30 ECTS credits.

• Modules 1 and 2 teach and explore the basics of education science.
• In modules 3, 4 and 5 students acquire skills in research methodology – previous knowledge is not required. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are covered.
• Modules 6 and 7 are the profile modules in which students choose to explore one particular area in more detail: Media education, heterogeneity and diversity management, quality development in education institutions, international education.
• Modules 8 and 9 consist of a project report. While taking a seminar on project management, students design, implement and assess their own research project.
• Module 10 is the Master’s thesis, that also involves empirical research.

Students choose one of four profiles for modules 6 and 7:

• Media Education
• Heterogeneity and Diversity Management
• Quality Development in Educational Institutions
• International Education

Outside of these modules, you have a broad degree of freedom when deciding which areas of empirical educational research you would like to focus on. You can choose to focus on early education, schooling, university education and continued education or lifelong learning, as well as non-formal and informal learning.

• Interest in educational topics and research (empirical approach)

The degree program is aimed at graduates from various disciplines who covered education science during their undergraduate degree to some extent, for instance teaching, social work, psychology, education, nursing education, education science, sociology.

• One feature of the degree program is the high standard of support offered to students, both during teaching units and modules as well as advice offered by subject advisors. Each module includes mentoring tutorials for small groups of students, where students can discuss content covered during the program and clarify any questions they may have.
• Students have the possibility to explore their own individual interests in more depth or to gain insights into several areas of empirical educational research (both with respect to content and research methodology).
• One important principle of the degree program is the principle of research-based teaching. The degree program is application oriented and allows students to gain considerable practical experience into how research works.
• The degree program is offered both as a part-time and as a full-time program. It can be started in either the summer or the winter semester.
• Nuremberg has a lot to offer when it comes to leisure time and quality of life. As a metropolitan region, it also offers a wide range of career opportunities.

With the Master’s degree in Empirical Educational Research you can enter academia in the area of educational research or use the skills you acquire during the degree program in careers outside academia or in areas such as education and project management. Examples include:

• Conceptualization and quality development of educational processes (for instance in the area of continued education or at educational institutions)
• Evaluation of educational processes
• Project management and coordination
• Training educators
• Tasks relating to media education
• Advisory roles in the education sector (e.g. for students, apprentices)

Further information is available at: http://www.ee-bf.studium.uni-erlangen.de/ or directly via: eebf-studienberatung@fau.de.