Pedagogy

Dodatečné přijímací řízení do bakalářských studijních programů: nástup ke studiu podzim 2026 (přihlášky od 10. 7. 2026 do 10. 8. 2026 vč.)

Learning Potential Test (TSP)

This test is only in Czech. It will take place on 22 August. For up-to-date information, click here

Field of Study Examination

For admission for studies of this degree programme, you do not need to take the Field of Study Examination.

Admission without the entrance examination

The study programme in pedagogy focuses on developing the competences relevant to planning, preparing, and undertaking empirical research and on developing the abilities and skills to explore a diversity of issues in education through theoretical study. Graduates can use their widely applicable competences in working with specialized texts and advanced communication skills in a wide variety of jobs as well as in lifelong learning.

Upon successful completion of the programme, the graduate is able to:

• describe and explain the fundamental theoretical and methodological concepts and approaches in pedagogy, didactics, and related disciplines;
• describe the main pedagogical concepts and directions in history and evaluate current trends in the Czech system of education as well as educational systems elsewhere in the world;
• characterize the key theories of teaching and learning;
• explain methodological processes used in educational research;
• explain and draw on principles of socialization and personality development;
• use knowledge from leisure time pedagogy, social pedagogy, or family pedagogy;
• explain principles, methods, and procedures in adult education and human resources development;
• describe and explain up-to-date approaches to ICT use in education;
• describe, explain, and apply knowledge concerning communication in education;
• apply communication and presentation skills.

Graduates of the programme find employment in offices and institutions dealing with education and upbringing at all levels, including in non-profit organizations. They can work in institutions providing formal and non-formal education.

The bachelor’s program in education also includes a practicum, which allows students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. Through this practicum, students gain insight into the operations of various types of educational and counseling institutions and develop their practical skills and professional orientation.

The practicum can be completed at leading facilities at Masaryk University (e.g., the Teiresiás Center or the Simulation Center of the MU Faculty of Medicine – SIMU), as well as directly at the Institute of Educational Sciences or at external institutions such as schools, non-profit organizations, or other educational facilities. In addition, students can choose their own placement based on their professional interests.

The internship focuses primarily on active participation in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities and represents an important part of the program that contributes to the development of professional competencies and better orientation toward future career opportunities.

The recommended length for a bachelor’s major thesis is 70 000 to 120 000 characters.

The text should keep to the one main topic expressed in the title. It should present the current state of knowledge of the topic. Source literature should be up-to-date and representative. The principal arguments should be cogent. The text should be terminologically consistent and terminology should be appropriate. The thesis should have clear conclusions.

The analysed sample and method used should be sufficiently described. A quantitative or qualitative method should be appropriately selected. The presentation of results should be understandable. The interpretation and discussions should be appropriate and correct. Tables should be done well, and be clear and understandable.

An integral part of the thesis is an illustration of data material collected (in the thesis appendix). For qualitative research, this involves the insertion of three to five pages of interview transcript or field notes; for quantitative research it involves the insertion of three to five scanned filled in questionnaires. The data must be made anonymous, i.e. actual names must be replaced by pseudonyms. Where other research procedures and methods are used, the illustration of data material collected should be consulted with the thesis supervisor.

Text: clearly and logically structured with suitable choice of chapters and meaningful linking of theoretical and application or empirical sections. Major and minor theses are written in first person singular.

Theoretical section: demonstrates the ability to work independently with a representative sample of Czech and foreign language literature, expresses his own substantiated position.

Empirical section: demonstrates the ability to understand the research undertaken, shows methodological consideration and the ability to understandably, meaningfully and clearly present the results of research.

The thesis must include introductory pages and a statement by the author regarding the originality of the work and the use of AI tools.

Guidelines for proposing topics for bachelor’s theses, detailed requirements for individual types of theses, and evaluation criteria are outlined in the Standard for Written Theses for the Bachelor’s State Examination at the Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University; see http://pedagogika.phil.muni.cz/studium/bakalarska-prace.

At the Department of Educational Sciences, graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in pedagogy or a similar discipline can continue their studies in a Master’s degree study programme in pedagogy, social pedagogy and counselling, or andragogy. Graduates can also choose from among pedagogical or related degree study programmes at other universities or other institutions of tertiary education throughout the Czech Republic.