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MEd Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Lehramt BK (Economics teaching) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

For teaching at commercial vocational colleges, accompanying young people in their vocational development and explaining basics of economic activity and the interplay of international markets, with the subject knowledge and didactic know-how needed. Master of Education teaching degree for vocational colleges (Berufskolleg).

Faculty: Economics and business; teacher education (Lehramt)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); 27 of 120 ECTS in the degree  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The school placement semester is normally taken in the second master's semester, covers one school half-year and consists of a school-based part and accompanying university courses.

Career pathways

The M.Ed. completes the first phase of teacher training; after the eighteen-month Vorbereitungsdienst (Referendariat) graduates can work as teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree matching the vocational subject Economics; if up to 30 ECTS are missing, enrolment may be possible with conditions. A relevant practical activity of 12 months is required for the Vorbereitungsdienst (not an enrolment requirement). Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); 27 of 120 ECTS in the degree

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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