MSc Berufspädagogik Technik at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Fields of study electrical engineering and information technology or metal technology This master’s degree program is aimed at graduates of a technical or pedagogical bachelor’s degree program who would like to deepen and expand their knowledge and skills in vocational pedagogy. The focus is on imparting practice-oriented knowledge and developing innovative teaching and learning concepts in order to best prepare future specialists for their professional activities. You will not only acquire a sound knowledge of technical subjects, but also of the didactics and methodology of teaching knowledge and skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

In the master’s degree, there are elective options from a wide range of specializations in each major. Educational sciences: The focus of vocational education is on didactics, i.e. the vocational theory of teaching and learning. This is supplemented by seminars on vocational pedagogy, further in-depth seminars and internships at schools.

Career pathways

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) is an internationally recognized scientific university degree that qualifies students for a profession. Only with the Master’s degree (M.Sc.) can graduates enter the preparatory service (Referendariat), the completion of which entitles them to work as a teacher at a vocational school.

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