MEd Teaching profession at vocational schools at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

The programme prepares students for the teaching profession at vocational schools, deepening subject-specific, vocational pedagogical and didactic content. Practical professional studies at vocational schools prepare students for the work, and the Master's degree entitles the holder to enter the preparatory service. The Master of Education entitles the holder to a doctorate.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Students study a vocational specialisation (civil engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, metal technology, laboratory and process technology, economics and administration, health and care, or social pedagogy) and a teaching subject (German, ethics, computer science, mathematics, social studies, sport or technology, subject to combination restrictions).

Career pathways

Graduates can teach at vocational schools and state-run upgrading courses, teach in continuing vocational education at business and industry training institutions, work as research assistants at universities or vocational training institutes, or work in consultancy and development in the teaching materials sector and VET research. Entry to the preparatory service requires 52 weeks of relevant practical work experience.

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