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Potsdam University of Applied Sciences

Potsdam

Childhood Studies & Children's Rights

Subjects: Social Sciences;Sociology

M.A. | Master of Arts

⏳  Duration
3 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester
No information

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
2,533 EUR
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

Course description

The Childhood Studies and Children’s Rights degree program centers on the active and meaningful participation of children and young people in social processes. This program is grounded in the understanding that childhood is a dynamic social construct. It emphasizes children's rights as culturally integrated and contextualized subjective rights. The course aims to equip you with specialized knowledge for work in child, youth, and children's rights. You will learn scientific methods and gain professional skills relevant to various fields such as social work, social pedagogy, law, politics, and media. The master’s program in Childhood Studies and Children’s Rights is taught in English. This program fosters an environment of trust, understanding, and inclusivity. It prepares you to engage effectively in the professional landscape, ensuring you can advocate for and support children's rights in diverse contexts.

Program Information

Study Location Potsdam
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 3 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester 2,533 EUR
Cost per Semester No information
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
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⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information
⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.02.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

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Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Admission Exam
Application directly at the University
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