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Health & Social Affairs
Discover advanced degree programmes where you can benefit from your vocational training in healthcare, for example as a nurse or speech therapist.
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Discover advanced degree programmes where you can benefit from your vocational training in the areas of education or psychology, for example as a special education teacher, kindergarten teacher, or social worker.
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Discover advanced degree programmes where you can benefit from your vocational training in the commercial sector, for example, as an industrial clerk or bank clerk.
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Discover advanced degree programmes where you can benefit from your vocational training in the construction industry, for example as a real estate agent.
Go to Architecture & Construction programmesTop-up study programmes in Health & Social Affairs
Do you thrive in your work in the healthcare sector and have already completed vocational training in this field, such as being a qualified nurse? Then one of the following advanced degree programmes might be a good fit for you.
B.Sc. Diätetik
This programmes focuses on dietetics
Required training: Diätassistent:in (dietician)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in interdisciplinary nutrition teams in clinics and rehabilitation centres, health insurance companies or specialised medical nutrition practices
B.Sc. Ergotherapie
This programme focuses on occupational therapy
Required training: Staatlich anerkannte:r Ergotherapeut:in (state-recognised occupational therapist)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in therapeutic settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, outpatient therapy centres, or occupational therapy practices, as well as care or counselling institutions for children and adults
B.Sc. Logopädie
This programme focuses on speech therapy
Required training: Staatlich anerkannte:r Logopäd:in (state-recognised speech therapist)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in traditional fields such as rehabilitation clinics, outpatient therapy centres, or speech therapy practices, as well as care and learning institutions for children and adults, or with professional speakers
B.Sc. Pflege
This programme focuses on nursing
Required training: Pflegefachkraft (qualified nurse)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in ward management or nursing sciences
B.Sc. Physiotherapie
This programme focuses on physiotherapy
Required training: Staatlich anerkannte:r Physiotherapeut:in (state-recognised physiotherapist)
Job prospects: Open your own practice or step into responsible roles in medical facilities
Top-up study programmes in Pedagogy & Psychology
Are you passionate about supporting individuals in their positive development and have already completed vocational training in this field, such as being a state-recognised educator? Then one of the following advanced degree programmes might be right for you.
B.A. Heilpädagogik und Inklusion
This programme focuses on inclusive education
Required training: Heilerziehungspfleger:in (special needs carer)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in social or public institutions, such as educational staff member in organisations and companies, or staff member in facilities for disability assistance
B.A. Kindheitspädagogik für Erzieher:innen
This programme focuses on early childhood education for kindergarten teachers
Required training: Staatlich anerkannte:r Erzieher:in (state-recognised educator)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in social or public institutions, such as a specialist in early childhood education facilities or a consultant in early childhood education
B.A. Sozialpädagogik und Inklusion
This programme focuses on Social Pedagogy and Inclusion
Required training: Staatlich anerkannte:r Erzieher:in (state-recognised kindergarten teacher)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in social or public institutions, such as a contact person for inclusion or an official for child protection or trauma pedagogy
Top-up study programmes in Business & Management
Do you want to kickstart your career in the business world and have already completed vocational training in this field, such as being an industrial clerk? Then one of the following advanced degree programmes might be right for you.
B.A. Betriebswirtschaftslehre - Industrial Management
This programme focuses on business administration and industrial management
Required training: Industriekaufmann:frau (industrial clerk)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in medium-sized and large companies, such as administrative roles in the commercial sector of an industrial company, project manager, or executive assistant
B.A. Betriebswirtschaftslehre - Office Management
This programme focuses on business administration and office management
Required training: Kaufmann:frau im Büromanagement (office management clerk)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles in medium-sized and large companies, such as administrative roles in the commercial sector of a company, office manager, or executive assistant
B.A. Finanzmanagement für Bankkaufleute
This programme focuses on financial management for bank clerks
Required training: Bankkaufmann:frau (bank clerk)
Job prospects: Step into lucrative roles in banks, insurance companies, fintech firms, and asset management companies
B.A. Public Management für Verwaltungsfachangestellte
This programme focuses on public management for administrative specialists
Required training: Verwaltungsfachagestellte:r (administrative specialist)
Job prospects: Step into responsible roles within municipal, state, and federal administrations, as well as public law institutions or state-related agencies*
*Note: The final decision on admission to the public service lies with the respective authority and depends on the requirements of the respective federal state. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you thoroughly inform yourself about the prerequisites for your desired career before starting your studies.
Top-up study programmes in Architecture & Construction
Do you feel at home in the real estate industry and have completed vocational training as a real estate agent? Then this advanced degree programme might be the right fit for you.
B.A. Immobilienmanagement für Immobilienkaufleute
This programme focuses on real estate management for real estate agents
Required training: Immobilienkaufmann:frau (real estate agent)
Job prospects: Step into diverse career fields such as real estate consulting, real estate appraisal, and project development
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