B.A. in Early Childhood Education
Degree: | Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (B.A.) |
Standard period of study: | 7 semesters |
Starts: | winter semester |
Prerequisite for enrolment: | yes: pre-study work placement (see below) |
Restricted admissions: | yes |
Applications: | 15.05. - 15.07. |
Course: | Early Childhood Education |
Department: | Early Childhood Education |
Faculty: | Applied Social Sciences |
Academic regulations & procedures: | Academic Regulations & Procedures |
Timetable: | sample timetable |
Modules: | modules |
Admission requirements
- German university entrance qualification
Please note: Admission is subject to an extended selection procedure. In addition to your academic qualifications, other criteria are also taken into account in the selection decision, for example work experience in the field, a convincing biographical justification for your choice of study, reflection on the socio-political position and role of childhood education, and additional subject-related qualifications. For more details about the individual points, please refer to the course website.
- Pre-study work placement: Students must complete an 8-week continuous pre-study work placement in an area of childhood education under the supervision of educational professionals and in accordance with the work placement regulations. This includes day-care centres infants and children up to the age of 6, primary schools and after-school care facilities. It is possible to divide the pre-study placement into two partial placements (at least 4 weeks in one institution). The pre-study placement aims to prepare students for their studies and give them some initial orientation within their field of study. The main objective is to familiarize students with the professional field and the institutional framework, enabling them to reflect on and confirm their motivation to study and choose this career.
Please submit the relevant supporting documents with your application! Please apply via the Applications Portal of the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt.

Admission requirements for prospective international students
Special admission requirements and deadlines apply to prospective students from other countries: Admission requirements for studying full-time

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