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Master of Education (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education programme in English combines English didactics with linguistics or literary and cultural studies. Students must study at least one other subject and demonstrate language proficiency in English (B2), German (C1), and either one additional modern foreign language (B2) or Latin. The programme combines the acquisition of English language skills on an advanced level with an intercultural and interdisciplinary study of language, cultural phenomena, literatures, and media. In addition, emphasis is placed on acquiring skills in the teaching of English as a foreign language. The programme M.Ed. English refines critical thinking skills, gives an insight into various English-speaking cultures and conveys didactic skills for teaching English as a foreign language. The programme qualifies graduates for admission to the practical training phase for teacher education at the Gymnasium (secondary school).

Fast facts

Standard Period of Study

4 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

120 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

English

Language requirements

German C1; English B2; qualification in Latin or another modern foreign language at level B2

First semester

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: With special prerequisites for admission

The admissions restrictions are determined by the admissions regulations for the individual field (see below in the section "‘Statutes’). For more detailed information, please visit your "departmental academic advisor".

Application period: Winter Semester: 1 June–15 July
Summer Semester: 1 December–15 January

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Higher semesters

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: With special prerequisites for admission according to admission regulations

Application period: Winter Semester: 1 June - 30 September
Summer Semester: 1 December - 31 March
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Faculty affiliation

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

Statutes

Module handbook

Contact

Additional Infos