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Potsdam University of Applied Sciences
Potsdam
Childhood Studies & Children's Rights
Subjects: Social Sciences;Sociology
M.A. | Master of Arts
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 Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Admission Exam |
| Application | directly at the University |
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