Studying part-time – next level on the career ladder

“After I finish school, I want to work first and then maybe go to university” or “After my Bachelor’s degree, I want to earn money first and then maybe do a Master’s degree later” – this or something similar is what many young people think.

Why not combine work and study at the same time?

The one does not exclude the other. This is easily possible with a part-time degree course.

What does part-time study mean?

With a part-time degree course, you have the opportunity to study alongside your job as a working person. The course is organized in such a way that it can be easily combined with a full-time job. There are also part-time degree programs where you have an extended standard period of study, but you have to achieve the same grades as full-time students.

A part-time degree course does not require a connection between work and study, but the content of the professional activity is often taken into account, e.g. in project work or presentations.

What types of part-time study are there?

The most common types of part-time study are:

• Block study
• Part-time study
• Evening studies
• Distance learning
• Weekend studies

Block study

In block courses, you attend classes once or several times per semester for several days at a time. You need to reserve a few vacation days for these blocks. This is followed by longer self-study phases.

Part-time study program

If you are unable to study full-time for professional, financial or personal reasons, you have the option of studying part-time. Here you only have to complete half of the planned coursework per semester, but in return your standard period of study is often extended. However, there are also models that can be carried out without wasting time due to their compactness. These include, for example, the part-time Master in Business Administration or MBA General Management in Karlsruhe. You can complete a part-time degree course either as a dual study program or completely part-time.

Evening studies

When studying in the evening, you attend lectures after your regular working hours once or twice a week in the evening or occasionally at the weekend. The proportion of attendance is usually relatively high and you have to spend less time at home on self-study.

Studying part-time via distance learning

With distance learning, you receive the course content independently of the lecturer in terms of time and location. You learn the subject matter largely through self-study via digital learning platforms. Only examinations can sometimes take place in person, depending on the university.

Weekend studies

With this part-time degree program, you work full-time in your job during the week and study on selected weekends by attending the relevant courses on site. Some universities also offer a hybrid version where you are taught certain content via blended learning concepts.

Professional and personal development

Regardless of which of these models you choose, you will definitely develop yourself further, because with a part-time degree you will climb to the next level on your career ladder without having to forego the financial background of your job. This allows you to build up your professional network at the same time, giving you a competitive edge on the job market.

Of course, a part-time degree course, like any other degree course, always requires a high degree of good self-management and time management. But by exchanging ideas with your fellow students, you have people at your side who are pursuing the same goal as you. In addition, your lecturers will not leave you alone on your path, but will accompany you step by step until you graduate.

Are you interested in a future-oriented, career-oriented course of study? Find out more about the study concept at GoVersity in Karlsruhe.