Master of Arts in Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity Building
A specialized master’s programme preparing professionals for leadership roles in vocational education, human resource development, and adult education.
Best for:Best for professionals with a background in education, engineering, or business sciences seeking to specialize in vocational education, human resource development, and adult education with international exposure.
Overview
This four-semester Master of Arts programme at Dresden University of Technology focuses on equipping graduates with advanced skills in vocational education, personnel capacity building, and human resource development. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience through internships and field research, emphasizing project planning, evaluation, and international comparisons. Students engage in research activities, administrative tasks, and teaching in vocational education settings, preparing them for careers in institutions, research, administration, and international organizations. The programme is taught entirely in German and requires strong language proficiency, with a focus on developing expertise in both domestic and international vocational education contexts.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement vocational education curricula and training programmes.
- Conduct research in vocational education, adult education, and human resource development.
- Plan, design, and evaluate vocational education projects and initiatives.
- Assist in administrative tasks related to vocational education institutions and human resource departments.
- Engage in field research and internships to gain practical experience in vocational education settings.
- Collaborate on international comparisons and thematic analyses of vocational education systems.
- Develop strategies for integrating vocational education into broader societal structures.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in education science, economic science, or a scientific-technical area, or an equivalent qualification recognised in Germany
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German; C1 proficiency level (TestDaF TDN 4 in all areas or equivalent)
Instruction: German
- Proven academic background in education, engineering, or business sciences
- Experience in project planning, design, and evaluation
- Ability to conduct field research and internships in vocational education
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Proficiency in German language for academic and professional purposes
- Academic degree must be no more than six years old at the time of application
- At least two years of related professional experience after completing the first degree
- No specific nationality restrictions, but proof of German language proficiency is mandatory
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-15
Applicants must submit their application via email to Kornelia.Kloeber@tu-dresden.de. The application should include all required documents, such as academic transcripts, proof of German language proficiency, and a CV. Detailed instructions and additional requirements can be found on the programme’s official website.
- CV
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of German language proficiency (C1 level)
- Proof of at least two years of related professional experience
- Letter of motivation
- Passport-sized photograph
Contact
Kornelia Klöber· Programme Coordinator
Kornelia.Kloeber@tu-dresden.de
https://tu-dresden.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studienangebot/sins/sins_studiengang
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