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MEd Sozialkunde (Social Studies, Teacher Training) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Education preparing future teachers to prepare young people for the political challenges of the 21st century.

Faculty: Fachbereich 02 - Sozialwissenschaften, Medien und Sport  |  Department: Institut für Politikwissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Three subareas, including the German political system and didactics of political education, deepening knowledge of the system of the Federal Republic, its institutions, processes and actors.

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Bachelor of Education degree (teaching at Gymnasium) in the same subjects from a university in Rhineland-Palatinate or an equivalent degree; very good German and English. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 1 September; summer semester: early October to 1 March. Earlier deadlines apply when combined with a restricted-admission subject.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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