BEd Maschinenbautechnik, Lehramt BK (Mechanical Engineering Technology teaching) at Paderborn University

For students who enjoy working with young people and are interested in mechanical engineering, to teach at vocational colleges. The degree builds foundations of mechanical engineering technology, accompanied by subject didactics that build competence in teaching technical content in schools or other educational areas. Bachelor of Education teaching degree for vocational colleges (Berufskolleg).

Faculty: Electrical and mechanical engineering; teacher education (Lehramt)  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 72 of 180 ECTS in the degree  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters (winter semester recommended)  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The 180-credit degree comprises subject content and didactics in this teaching subject (72 credits); subject content and didactics in a second teaching subject (72 credits); educational sciences (18 credits); German for pupils with a migration background (6 credits); bachelor's thesis (12 credits). Practical elements are an orientation and aptitude placement of 25 days and a work-field placement of at least four weeks.

Career pathways

The B.Ed. is followed by the M.Ed., which completes the first phase of teacher training and leads into school service; a non-school career is also possible, often after gaining out-of-school experience or a subject-specific master's.

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