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Educational Science

Insitution:University of Sopron
Faculty:Benedek Elek Faculty of Pedagogy
Course / programme name:Educational Science
Branch of Science:Arts and Humanities
Level of studies:Master
Qualification:Master of Arts in Educational Sciences
Language of instruction:English
Duration of the course / programme:4 semesters semesters
Location/city of the course:Sopron
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The aim of the program is to train perfect professionals in the theoretical foundations and basic methods of educational sciences. Students will obtain an integrated knowledge of educational sciences and pedagogical practice, and neighbouring disciplines (philosophy, psychology, sociology, economy and law). Fields of the program: Theoretical and conceptual system of educational science 15-20 credits; Psychological, social, political and legal background of education, teaching and training and their Hungarian and international aspects, trends 15-20 credits; Main fields of education, teaching and civilization research and their research methodology 15-20 credits; Educational and other institutions of education and training, as well as organisational and socialising forms of pedagogical innovation and support of organisational development 25-30 credits; Specialization: 40-45 credits. Specializations: Early Childhood Studies / Sustainability and Society

Undergraduate / Bachelor diploma (or higher) is required. Full acknowledgement is given for the following degrees: BA degree of Andragogy; BA degree of Teacher education; BA degree of Primary School Teacher Training; BA degree of Pre-School Teacher Training; BA degree of Infant and Early Childhood Education; Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Social Pedagogy. Further bachelor’s or master’s degree programs are accepted in case the applicant possesses 50 credits in the following fields: pedagogical, psychological, philosophical and ethical studies; adult education studies; communicational science; health science; sociology, anthropology, political sciences; economic and legal studies.
Entrance examination:Yes
Entrance type:Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):B2
Place of examination:Online

All the required application documents will be proved by the faculty's coordinator. If the applicant will be chosen for an interview, the coordinator sends the applicant's documents to the members of the Admission Commitee (AC). The entrance exam happens in the frame of an online-interview with the participation of the AC. About the time, content and procedure of the entrance exam the coordinator informs the applicant with consideration of possible time-zone differences. During the exam, the AC proves the language competence, the motivation, professional interest, and the presentation skills. All these will be evaluated on a 100-point scale. After the exam, the applicant will be informed about the result.
Contact person name:Mr. Tamás Németh
Contact person job position:International Coordinator
Contact e-mail:international-bpk@uni-sopron.hu
Contact website:http://bpk.uni-sopron.hu/en_GB/
Contact person name:Mr. Tamás Németh
Contact person job position:International Coordinator
Contact e-mail:international-bpk@uni-sopron.hu
Contact website:http://bpk.uni-sopron.hu/en_GB/
Contact person name:Mr. Tamás Németh
Contact person job position:International Coordinator
Contact e-mail:international-bpk@uni-sopron.hu
Contact website:http://bpk.uni-sopron.hu/en_GB/
Availability of preparatory year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme:No
Availability of specialisation year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme:No
Min. students10
Max. students15
Availability of preparatory year in the Diaspora Scholarship programme:No
Availability of specialisation year in the Diaspora Scholarship programme:No
Min. students10
Max. students15