Childhood Educationpart time degree programmes for professionals, dual system, including practical semester

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
7 semesters
Location
Köln
Deadlines
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Children's Education

Focus

History and Theory of Childhood Education, Methods of Childhood Pedagogy, Child Protection, Youth Welfare and Crisis Prevention, Introduction to Consulting Concepts, Primary School Teaching, Education for Sustainable Development, Aesthetic Education, Identity and Resilience, Diversity, Inclusion and Interculturalism, Fundamentals in Law and Economics, Professionalisation and Professional Ethics

Annotation

Offering children and young people every opportunity. Childhood Pedagogy makes this possible. Today we know how important the first years of life are for people to develop into strong, free and social personalities. As a childhood educator, you are an advocate for the interests of children between 0 and 14 years of age, because you support and represent their learning needs and interests. In this way, you ensure that the general conditions and learning atmosphere are improved. You really listen to children and take their questions, concerns and ideas seriously. At the same time as your Bachelor's degree, you will receive the title "State-recognised Childhood Educator" from our university.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

In addition to the higher education entrance qualification, we require proof of your current professional activity. Did you know that a mini-job, a work-student job or an internship are also considered professional work? If you have not yet pursued a professional activity, we are happy to support you in the search for a suitable position! Just get in touch with us!

Lecture period

  • 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026
  • 01.10.2026 - 31.03.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

330.00 EUR / Month

More information regarding tuition fees

Fee model I: EUR 360 per month (Duration: 42 months) Fee model II: EUR 290 per month (Duration: 54 months) Fee model III: one-off (total fee: EUR 14,500)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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