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Mathematics - Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule) at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

Mathematics is a science of patterns that allows us to gain new insights through logical conclusions. It promotes the ability to solve problems and helps us to understand the world around us by providing a language with which everyday situations can be described and processed in a model-like manner. Mathematics thus provides a basis for various disciplines such as computer science and the natural sciences.

Faculty: School of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics  |  Department: Mathematics Institute  |  Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master of Education 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

In Osnabrück, the mathematics degree course for teacher education is characterized by close links to research and practice. The didactics of mathematics provides access to mathematical learning processes and deals with essential concepts for designing and analyzing meaningful learning opportunities for students of different abilities. Students should critically question their image of mathematics teaching from their own school days and develop it further against the background of current didactic research.

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 Education and Teaching The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without Abitur. This program is not subject to admission restrictions. Master of Education Application for the Master's degree program Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule) requires a qualified Bachelor's degree in education. 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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