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MEd English (Master of Education subject component, vocational teaching profession) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

English studies is dedicated to the investigation of the English language, literature and culture in their various present-day forms and in their historical development.

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

What you will study

During the first semester, attendance at a major seminar in either linguistics or literature will build on the knowledge attained during the Bachelor’s degree, while, in the same semester, students will attend an introductory seminar in specialised didactics. In the second semester, the Blended Module will be added, consisting of a course offered by the Heidelberg University of Education: “Task-Supported Language Learning and Teaching” along with a complementary major seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Procedure for the Master of Education degree programme for vocational school educators. Language of instruction: English and German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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