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MEd Chinese Studies (Master of Education subject component) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

In the Chinese Studies academic programme, students learn about both traditional and contemporary aspects of China, including the role played by China in the greater world and the associated diversified exchange processes that link both China’s history and its present-day existence to other regions.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Institute of Chinese Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The academic programme is divided into three blended modules and two subject modules as well as the practical semester in a school. In the blended modules, acquisition of didactic skills is linked to the acquisition of practical, linguistic and specialised competencies.

Career pathways

The Master of Education/degree programme component Chinese at Heidelberg University prepares students for competence- and communication-oriented teaching duties in Germany.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Application for Master of Education. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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