Academic versus professional education

In general, the difference between academic and professional programmes lies in the content, working methods, independence, freedom of choice, course transferability and graduation perspectives. Similarities can be found in atmosphere and attitude.

Differences

Compared to a higher professional education in an academic education you:

• Become more intensively acquainted with existing theories and academic literature.
• Learn to observe from a wider context.
• Receive extensive training in research methods and techniques and carry out individual research.
• Have to develop a critical attitude to theories and perspectives.