Master-Distance Learning Pedagogy


Start your online master’s programme in Pedagogy today
Pedagogy enables people to develop, to learn, to grow – in any phase of life. Nowadays, it is strongly impacted by the digital zeitgeist. That’s why we need people with a passion for pedagogy to carry it into the future. People like yourself!
Discover your perfect master’s programme in Pedagogy – as a 120 ECTS programme in Pedagogy, Educational Consulting and Management or as a 60 ECTS programme in Leadership in Pedagogy or E-Consulting in Pedagogy. You decide where to take your career. We will guide you along the way.
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Study programme & degreeMaster of Arts (M.A.) 60 or 120 ECTS
German
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Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension12-48 months, depending on model
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LocationsStudy programme independent of time & place
No mandatory attendance
Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
Exams online or at nearest examination centre -
Study feesStarting at 316€/month, depending on model
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Recognition & ApprovalThe IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
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Your master’s programmes in the field of pedagogy
We have two 60 ECTS programmes and one 120 ECTS programme in pedagogy.
Admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme E-counselling in pedagogy:
- If you have at least 210 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree or diploma: one year of professional experience
- If you have 180 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree: two years of professional experience or one year of professional experience and completion of courses amounting to 30 ECTS
Your advantage: You can complete your master’s degree in no time and update yourself on the latest future trends.
Admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme Leadership in pedagogy:
- If you have at least 210 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree or diploma: one year of professional experience
- If you have 180 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree: two years of professional experience or one year of professional experience and completion of courses amounting to 30 ECTS
Your advantage: You can complete your master’s degree in no time and update yourself on the latest future trends.
Admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme Pedagogy, educational counselling and leadership:
- At least 180 ECTS from a completed bachelor’s degree or diploma focusing on (social) pedagogy or educational science
Your advantage: You invest a little more time and gain much deeper knowledge that builds on your bachelor’s degree.
Study Programs

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"After completing this programme, you will be well prepared for a management position in the field of pedagogy in the digital age. You could find work as a pedagogic manager in professional training in organisations, as a manager for E-learning and digital educational contents, as a pedagogic supervisor in educational organisations such as daycare facilities or work independently as an (E-)consultant."
Your advantages in IU Distance Learning
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High-level education, accessible admissionWe offer high-level education with unrestricted admission. Start right away without waiting terms.
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Ideal for lateral entriesYour degree can help you make that job change.
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Personal developmentYour degree can broaden your horizon – professionally as well as personally.
Your electives in the field of pedagogy
Your master’s programme in the field of pedagogy is as practice-oriented as possible. In the 60 ECTS programmes, you get to choose one subject area from six modules. In the master’s programme E-counselling in pedagogy, you can focus on areas such as diversity management, challenges of teaching and learning in virtual spaces or challenges of organisational development in pedagogic spaces. The master’s programme Leadership in pedagogy offers you options such as diversity-aware leadership, employment laws or diversity-oriented organisation development. In the 120 ECTS programme Pedagogy, educational counselling and leadership, you choose two out of 13 modules to prepare for your career. Your options include digital ethics in educational and advisory contexts, development of digital structures in educational and advisory facilities or inclusive pedagogy.
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Find out more about IU and your study programme in your personal brochure.

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- Contents and electives of your programme
- Career opportunities
- Information on financing options
Your professional future

(E-)Educational counsellor in professional training
As an (E-)educational counsellor, you advise adolescents and adults on their professional training – in person or online. Your task is to analyse the foundation and develop solutions starting from there.
Find out more about our master’s programme E-counselling in pedagogy (60 ECTS)

Pedagogic manager in educational organisations
You are in charge of all pedagogic processes and concepts in the educational system, ensure managers and employees are engaged in goal-oriented tasks and stay focused on the targets. Your goal: completing projects and solving problematic situations as efficiently as possible. In addition, you are in charge of personnel placement and public relations.
Find out more about our master’s programme Leadership in pedagogy (60 ECTS)

Pedagogic staff in professional training
You plan training programmes of all kinds and oversee the ones taking place. In addition, you develop new programmes while taking online concepts into consideration. The acquisition, selection, consultancy and qualification of course instructors as well as the assistance of course participants are your responsibility, too.
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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.