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BSc Dual-Subject Bachelor for Vocational Education at Ilmenau University of Technology

Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany

Programme overview

Two-subject Bachelor's programme studied at TU Ilmenau, with a vocational subject (metal technology or electrical engineering) and a general education subject (mathematics). It is followed by a Master of Education at the University of Erfurt, which adds educational science and subject didactics, to qualify for teaching at vocational schools. Alternatively, graduates can continue with an engineering master's at TU Ilmenau.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Foundation subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural and engineering sciences), compulsory area of the vocational subject (electrical engineering or metal technology) with a specialisation (for example energy technology or manufacturing technology), compulsory and elective areas of the general education subject (mathematics, including a seminar), introduction to vocational education, key qualifications (including management) and the bachelor thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates can teach at vocational schools, work in various industries, or work in adult education in the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Numerus clausus: none (NC-free). A basic internship of 8 weeks related to the chosen vocational subject is required to complete the degree and should be completed before studying; it can be waived with relevant vocational training. Application windows for the winter semester: 16 April to 30 September with German certificates; 16 January to 30 September with EU/EEA or non-EU certificates (applied for through uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester (1 October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 credit points

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