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English - Vocational Teacher Education at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

The English and American Studies department in Osnabrück is characterized by a close integration of the sub-disciplines of linguistics, literature and cultural studies. Research and teaching focus on the English Renaissance (with an emphasis on Shakespeare), "Late Modern English", construction grammar, English-language literature for children and young people, American literature and culture (including visual media), contemporary British culture and English vocabulary and its communication.

Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master of Education 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught (partly German)  |  Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

Career pathways

The Master of Education qualifies you to enter the period of school-based training called the Referendariat and subsequently for a career as a school teacher.

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Entry requirements

Admission: Bachelor: admission-free; Master: admission-free. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency. Bachelor of Vocational Education The general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) entitles you to study at Osnabrück University without restriction. In addition, a sufficient level of English must be demonstrated. The term "undergraduate" refers to a course of study that leads to a first professionally qualifying university degree (Bachelor's degree or First State Examination in Law). You can find information on the conditions under which you can take up an undergraduate degree course without a general higher education entrance qualification under Studying without Abitur. This subject is free of admission. Master of Education Application for the Master's degree program Vocational Teacher Education requires a qualified Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education. In addition, a sufficient level of English must be demonstrated. Further information can be found in the admission regulations for the Master's degree course. This subject is free of admission.

Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master of Education 4 semesters (2 years)

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