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Politics as subject in the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education

Politics as subject in the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education
(Master of Education)

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Course type
Postgraduate studies (Master)
Standard Course Duration
4 semesters
Course Start
Winter semester, Summer semester
Language of Instruction
German
Language Requirements

German HZB: none
International application: German C1
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Special Requirements

A school internship lasting at least four weeks must have been completed at a school of vocational education.

Admission
Unrestricted admission
International

Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.

Short Description

Politics is offered as a teaching subject (or supplementary teaching subject) within the degree programme Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education. As a first subject, a vocational subject must be studied.

The Master's degree programme in Teaching at Vocational Schools is a consecutive programme based on the Bachelor's degree programme in Technical Education (or a comparable degree programme). The focus is on getting to know and reflecting on the didactics of the subsequent teaching practice in the subject of politics. The subject-specific studies are completed by the completion of elective modules worth 20 credit points.

Course Content

  • Teaching methodology
  • Practical training at a school
Course Structure

The course of study is divided into the module of specialised didactics and school internship, as well as elective modules worth 20 credit points. A wide range of sub-areas are available here.

 

Semester 1 2 3 4
Pflichtmodule Fachpraktikum und Fachdidaktik, 7 LP
(nur ein Semester)
 
   
Wahlmodule   Wahlpflichtmodule gemäß Prüfungsordnung, 20 LP

 
Recommended Abilities
  • A strong interest in working with pupils
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • Openness towards issues relating to diversity and inclusion
Career Opportunities
  • Vocational schools
  • Political institutions, organisations and facilities
  • Political parties, associations and administrative bodies
Admission requirements and application

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as

For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations: 

Application Deadlines

First-year students (application from non-EU countries: VPD from uni-assist is required)

  • 1 June – 15 July of the year for the winter semester
  • 1 December – 15 January of the year for the summer semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)

  • 1 June – 15 July of the year for the winter semester
  • 1 December – 15 January of the year for the summer semester

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30167 Hannover
Building