BSc Teaching profession at general education schools at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

The degree programme combines subject-specific training in mathematics and a second teaching subject, including subject didactics, with educational science training in educational psychology, general pedagogy and career orientation. The Bachelor's degree qualifies graduates to continue directly into Master's programmes for teaching at grammar schools and secondary schools, and to work in other educational fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Students study mathematics in combination with a second teaching subject: chemistry, German, ethics, physics, social studies or sport (sport requires proof of passing the qualification test).

Career pathways

A Master of Education is required after the Bachelor's degree to teach at a state general education school and to start the preparatory service (Referendariat). Graduates can also work in advisory, coordination and development roles in the teaching materials industry, educational projects, training and further training institutions, and extracurricular education.

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